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Student Voting Heat Maps: Young People Can Swing Elections

Civic Influencers PROJECT
Student Voting Heat Maps: Young People Can Swing Elections by Civic Influencers

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Title
  • Student Voting Heat Maps: Young People Can Swing Elections
Entrant
  • Civic Influencers

About This Project

Summary

As Gen Z and Millennials grow into the largest voting bloc, generational gerrymandering endangers their political power. Our Student Voting Heat Map tackles this by using data, interactive tools, and state report cards to encourage voter engagement. We train students to leverage this data to organize peers. By recognizing micro influencers and peer to peer organizing, we're increasing youth participation at community colleges and POC-serving schools, empowering them to vote and shape the future.

Goals & Objectives

Our goal is to empower young voters, using data-driven tools like the Student Voting Heat Map to raise awareness about voting rights, highlight disparities, and mobilize engagement. We aim to equip students, influencers, and campuses to navigate political barriers and strengthen civic participation.

Results & Impact

The Student Voting Heat Map raised awareness of voting rights, especially in states with restricted access. It visualized disparities, empowering young voters to navigate barriers. Our work led to youth influencers being invited as some of the first content creators to the RNC and DNC.

the team

Maxim Thorne
  • CEO
  • Civic Influencers
Nia Knights
  • Public Relations & Social Media Coordinator
  • Civic Influencers
Sarah Allen-Cheng
  • Coordinator
  • Civic Influencers
Inam Yousafzai
  • Chief Operations Officer
  • Civic Influencers
Erin Barnhart
  • Chief of Organizing, Advocacy & Learning
  • Civic Influencers
Civic Influencers Team
  • Content Creators
  • Civic Influencers