Students exercising their right to choose
Voting on College Campuses
By: Victoria Salters
As the 2024 election cycle gains momentum, college students nationwide are increasingly participating in the democratic process by exercising their right to vote, which is due to campuses, including AUM, facilitating voter registration and education.
According to Tuft University’s recent National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement (NSLVE) voter turnout among college students rose 14% from the previous election cycle. This increase indicates young adults' increased realization of the power of their voices to influence the political system.
With a surge in voter registration drives and civic engagement initiatives on campuses, young voters are poised to make a significant impact on the upcoming election. "I believe it's cruci...