Democracy is never a final achievement. It is a call to an untiring effort.
John F. Kennedy
Democracy Plaza is the Center for Student Leadership's initiative to educate student voters. As our American democracy continues to debate the questions of today and decide who will lead and represent our country on an international stage, college students find themselves with an intriguing opportunity to impact our democracy as they continue to learn and grow.
Voting is Habit-Forming
Research shows that successful mobilization in one election raises people’s propensity to vote in subsequent elections.
A Trend is Underway for Youth Voting
Students can be motivated to vote in non-presidential elections. In the 2006 congressional elections, the voter turnout rate among 18-to-29-year-olds increased by three percentage points compared to the previous congressional election of 2002.
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