It has always been incredibly difficult to motivate younger generations to go to the polls. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, less than half of eligible young adult voters turn out for the presidential election, and fewer than 12 percent of younger generations even know the midterms exist. Research suggests several reasons young people avoid the polls, ranging from lack of education and apathy to disappointment and disgust with the current political system. It is critical to the success of our democracy that every voter exercises their right ― especially during this election, when there is so much at stake.…
College Students Aren’t Voting, but Here Are 5 Reasons They Should
