"Encouraging the community to be confident in their voice, speak up with your vote. It all makes a difference!"

"Voting is a must for me. It's my voice, and I learned it from my grandmother and mother. It's something that I will share with my children and grandchildren... the importance of using their voice"

"As someone who lives in Mississippi, I understand the importance of voting firsthand. By voting, we have the opportunity to hold our leaders accountable, advocate for change, and help shape the future of our communities. "

"I feel like voting is so important because it is the key to democracy and it is how everyone shows they have a voice... I feel that everyone should participate."

"I have a younger sibling and younger cousins and it is important to me that they have the tools and resources and opportunities to continue growing and creating as the people before them did."

"I believe voting is an important tool for youth because it gives us a voice in decisions that directly impact our schools, communities, safety, and future opportunities, and it allows young people to take responsibility, create change, and shape the kind of leadership and policies we want to see in our generation."

"I do this work because I believe everyone deserves to have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. I enjoy helping people navigate the voting process and encouraging civic engagement within the community."

"I have always seen my family prepare for local voting and I couldn't wait for my turn. When I voted for the first time during the presidential election, I felt good and ready for more."

"I am inspired to do electoral work within my community because I care deeply about protecting democracy, the environment, and voting rights."

​"I believe we all have a voice and we should use it. Right now it is so important to vote for our women's rights!"

"Seeing my community thrive and knowing that my efforts can contribute to positive change inspires me to get involved. I believe that by working together and advocating for the needs of others, we can create a better environment for everyone."

"Texas is one of the most voter suppressed states and being able to fight that suppression is my motivation. Uplifting and helping the women in my community is extremely important to me."

"I know that policy choices are intentional. For our democracy to reflect our best interest, we must be educated, organized, and active listeners. We have a responsibility to uplift and empower each other, to be in community with one another, and speak up if things are not just and fair."

"Voting is a tool we use every day of our lives. We are collectively having a conversation and I love not only being a part of it, but also being able to see the direct and indirect results of our votes and collective voices. "

"It's important to educate myself and others, and to use our voices."

"I want to educate other people while educating myself in the process. Getting people involved in voting will not only leave a positive impact on campus, but the students will pass it on to their loved ones and friends."

"I do this work because I want to encourage everyone to fulfill their civic duties, and to make their voices heard. In a country where there is much wider (but not perfect) voter access, I want everyone to know their power."

"As a woman, a daughter, a sister and a leader, it is imperative that young women remain centered in these processes, have more representation in this work, AND have more seats at the decision-making table. "

"I want to change the world and I want to make a long lasting impact on my community and I believe this is exactly the way to do it."

"I do this work because there are people who want to see change but need a little motivation, and I love to be the person someone else needs to see to become motivated."