Kean's Voting Squad
The Importance of Voting Squad
- Voting squads are essential for increasing voter turnout by mobilizing students to register and vote, significantly enhancing participation rates among young people. They also play a vital role in educating students about the voting process—covering registration, voting methods, and the importance of their vote.
- Additionally, these squads foster a sense of community and belonging, encouraging students to engage with one another around shared values and issues. They advocate for matters that resonate with students, amplifying their voices in local, state, and national discussions. Peer influence is a powerful tool; students are more likely to participate in civic activities when encouraged by their peers, making voting squads effective in shaping behaviors and attitudes.
- Furthermore, voting squads help to overcome hurdles to voting, such as transportation and information access, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process.
Accomplishments of Kean's Voting Squad
- Kean was named the Conference Two winner of NJ Ballot Bowl 2020, a friendly voter registration competition for New Jersey colleges and universities run by the New Jersey Secretary of State’s office, due in part from the efforts of the Voting Squad.
- An article was written by InsiderNJ, to showcase the wonderful talents of the Voting Squad.Click to Read Here!
- We have also registered a number of students at multiple events held throughout the Fall semester!
