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🗳 Working to make voter registration part of every high school in the US ✌️Nonpartisan, nonprofit project of Community Partners; follow/👍≠endorsement https://data.thecivicscenter.org/ https://lnk.bio/thecivicscenter

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The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · Apr 16

This is what it looks like when HS students run voter registration drives for their peers in school. They're not just registering voters, they're learning about democracy & becoming agents of their own political futures. We'd like to see it in all 27,000 high schools in America. Join us!#edusky

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The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 10h

Missed the voting fun yesterday? Don't worry, your turn’s coming up fast 💪

Get registered TODAY at buff.ly/Ku0RTgC

Then, level up your impact by learning how to run a voter registration drive at your school.

Let’s make it a movement 🗳️🔥

The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 1d

Happy election day 🗳️🇺🇸

We’re so proud of all the new-voters using their voices for the first time across the country. 👏🏼👏🏼 Celebrate your achievement! Today marks the start of your civic journey.

If you haven’t voted already, it is time to make your voice heard at the polls!

#electionday #gotv

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Sharon Dolente @sharondolente.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you Election Heroes for answering my oh-so-many questions.

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The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 5d

Happy Halloween 🎃👻

Election day is THIS upcoming Tuesday & there is nothing scarier than not using your voice 🗳️

Register to vote or check your registration status using the link in our bio!

#Halloween #registertovote #useyourvoice

The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 6d

Join us TONIGHT at 6p ET / 3p PT for a discussion with Fair Elections Center’s Policy Director and Senior Counsel, Michelle Kanter Cohen.

We'll be discussing their compelling report, "I Drive, Therefore I Vote? open.substack.com/live-stream/...

The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 6d

Hi Chalkbeat! Did you know that as of last week only 33% of NYC's 18-year-olds were registered to vote? State law allows for preregistration at 16, so we'd love to see the next mayor and schools chancellor work to ensure every student is registered BEFORE they graduate HS! data.thecivicscenter.org

The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 12d

Also notable: the huge voter registration gap between 18yos and older voters, which we study. Teens can close this gap by running drives in their high schools. We show them (and their teachers) how for free!

The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 13d

Welcome first time voters 👋 🎃

Every year, four million Americans turn 18 and become eligible to vote.Young people can make a real difference in the outcome of elections, especially local ones. But you can’t vote if you’re not registered!

Register to vote or check reg status here: buff.ly/T2ZHzAr

The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 13d

👀 As of last week, only 33% of NYC's 18-year-olds are registered to vote compared to 66% of those 45+. Make your voices heard!

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The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 15d

Hey @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social did you see this? What's your plan to ensure NYC's teens close the voter registration gap so their voices are heard? data.thecivicscenter.org/state/NY/?co...

The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 15d

📢 Attention high school students! There's still time to earn your $150 gift card while helping your school get ready to vote.

With elections coming up across the country, teens have the power to close the voter registration gap.

🔗 Sign up for the next FREE workshop: buff.ly/jEhI8VF

The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 19d

Another way to make it fun? Register voters! Keep a link handy, talk to your fellow marchers, and help ensure everyone can use their voices at the ballot box, too.

www.thecivicscenter.org/hellovoters

Hello Voters - Pre-register to Vote!

High School Students! You can register or preregister to vote today. Submit the form below and we will check your eligibility and get you started.

www.thecivicscenter.org

The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 20d

Easy lift. Big impact. 🇺🇸https://thecivicscenter.substack.com/p/5-minutes-to-make-a-difference-for

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Kevin Morris @kevintmorris.bsky.social · 22d

Tomorrow, SCOTUS will hear arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a major threat to (what remains of) the 1965 Voting Rights Act. But this isn't the first time the VRA has faced dire threats; in 2013 and 2021, SCOTUS weakened other provisions. We can learn from those why Callais could be so dangerous 🧵

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The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 22d

Join us LIVE today with @racheljanfaza.bsky.social at 4:30 ET.

Follow us on Substack open.substack.com/live-stream/...

#youthvote

The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 23d

🚨 Attention #Pennsylvania 18-year-olds! There's an important election on November 4, and YOUR voice matters.

🗳️ DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCT 20.

👉 Close the gap: buff.ly/ev8O2Sl

#PA #YouthVote #TeensVote #Elections2025

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The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 25d

Numbers don’t lie:
📊 18-year-olds registered to vote — 30%
📊 45+ voters registered — 75%
That’s the Voter Registration Gap. It adds up to millions of lost votes in every election.
But we can change that.
Explore our data and see how teens can lead the way.
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thecivicscenter on Instagram: "Numbers don’t lie:📊 18-year-olds registered to vote — 30%📊 45+ voters registered — 75%That’s the Voter Registration Gap, and it a…"

Numbers don’t lie:📊 18-year-olds registered to vote — 30%📊 45+ voters registered — 75%That’s the Voter Registration Gap, and it adds up to millions of lost votes from young people every election.But we can change that.This @nationalvotereducationweek , explore our new data portal and see how high school students can lead the way.👉 Tap bio to explore.#nationalvotereducationweek #vote #teensvote #democracy

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The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 27d

Your state’s numbers might surprise you 👀

Across the country, only 30% of 18 year olds are registered to vote.

But what state has the biggest gap?

👉 Find out: buff.ly/MRg4gDN

#Election #Vote #EduSky #GenZ #Politics

The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 27d

🚨 Attention #NewJersey 18-year-olds (and 17-year-olds who will be 18 by Nov 4)!

The deadline to register to vote in November's statewide election is coming up THIS Tuesday, October 14th.

👉Register to vote now at our link in bio.

#NJ #NJVotes #genz #njvotes2025

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Sharon Dolente @sharondolente.bsky.social · 28d

Michigan is🦄🦄 when it comes to youth voter registration. @thecivicscenter.bsky.social analzyed PA, OH, NY, NJ, NC, and MI. Check out the cool interactive tools in the report

⭐MI led with 81% of eligible 18 year olds registered⭐

data.thecivicscenter.org/state/MI/

Voting starts with registration. Teens have the power to close the gap.

4 million Americans turn 18 every year, but for decades only 30% of them have been registered to vote in midterms compared to more than 75% of people aged 45 and older. Explore the difference for you...

data.thecivicscenter.org

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The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 28d

Which states have the biggest voter registration gaps? 👀

Our new data visualizations let you compare rates between states and counties, so you can see where change starts.

Teens, it’s your move 🗳️

👉 Find your state: buff.ly/MRg4gDN

#Election #Vote #EduSky #GenZ #NationalVoterEducationWeek

The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · Oct 5

Hope you let them know CA allows them to pre-register to vote at age 16!

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The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · Oct 1

Hey #PA! Are you 18 or will you turn 18 by Nov 4?

🫵 You have more power than you think in the upcoming elections.

🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/3GtCGiB

#youthvote #registertovote #elections2025

The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · Sep 30

DYK: Schools are supposed to teach democracy.

To set students up to succeed, teachers are expected to have controversial and political conversations.

What do you think? We want to hear from students and educators in the comments 💭

#EduSky #Education #CurriculumDesign

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · Sep 28

The SAVE Act would be the most restrictive voting law passed by Congress in generations, all to solve a problem we know doesn't exist. bit.ly/3IivtNa

Advocates for Strict Voting Requirements Can’t Find Evidence of Noncitizen Voting

Not surprisingly, a state investigation found that it's American citizens who vote in Louisiana.

www.brennancenter.org

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