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Volunteer locally
Do you have a local candidate, or local cause, that means a lot to you? You may be able to help, even if you can’t officially vote yet. Ask a parent to contact the candidate’s headquarters, or a local political group, to see if they could use young volunteers. You could help with mailings or phone calls, or help put up signs or plan rallies. Every little bit helps, especially in local elections where it could all come down to a few dollars or a few votes.
Help register voters
We know that 18 is the minimum age for voting. But that doesn’t mean you can’t help other people, young or old, to vote for the first time. Find out about “Get Out The Vote” drives in your neighborhood, and, with an adult’s permission, volunteer to help. This might mean mailing letters, working with a team to knock on doors in your neighborhood, or working at a local registration center. You can also encourage your older friends and siblings to register. In some states, teens can register to vote at 17, so they’ll be ready to vote as soon as they turn 18.
By helping new voters go to the polls for the first time, you may feel just as proud as if you were casting your own vote! And remember: democracy works best when everyone votes, so registration is essential!
For more on registering voters, check out:
Rock the Vote
http://www.rockthevote.org
Remember: the very best way to participate in our democracy is to register to vote as soon as you turn 18, and vote in the first election you’re eligible for…and every election after that!

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