For faculty who want to demonstrate the importance of voting, this section offers activities that help combat student skepticism about the power of voting. This module encourages students to explore and articulate their personal connection to voting, the concept of the “whole vote,” and the role of voting in democracy.

Why should students care?
Why Voting Matters: An outline of activities (each take 10-15 minutes) that can be used independently or in conjunction with each other and existing classes. Curricular options include a reflective discussion for small groups, a game that demonstrates voting power, and a brief review of U.S. voting rights.
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​Sample PowerPoint Presentation: Why Voting Matters

​“An election is about more than determining which candidates win. Just showing up matters. When you vote, your identity gets tallied, not merely your ballot….Voting is a demonstration of hope and faith that a better collective future is possible.” – Forbes Article by Dr. David B. Hoffman and Collin Sullivan, Civic Nation 

Additional Resources: 
Campus Election Engagement Project's Voter Education offers: 

• Combating Cynicism:  how to help students surmount political cynicism and understand why voting matters