"Lost the Youth Vote? Let's Talk About Why"

March 10, 2026
5 - 6 pm

Clemson United Methodist Church
300 Frontage Road (3rd building on the right)
Clemson, SC

The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties (LWVOP) will host a panel discussion of college students, moderated by Rylie DeWeese, an intern with LWVOP and a graduating Clemson University student double majoring in political science and Communication.

Is it apathy? Disillusionment? Barriers to access? Or something deeper?

Young people represent one of the largest and most diverse segments of the population — yet they consistently vote at lower rates than older generations. Why?

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion examining the social, economic, cultural, and political factors influencing youth voter participation. Our panelists will discuss barriers to engagement, misconceptions about the political process, how student debt, housing insecurity and political corruption may shape young people's trust in political institutions and strategies to empower the next generation of voters.

This event is sponsored by:
The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties (LWVOP)

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.