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Our Mission
The YVTA Initiative is geared towards actively getting youth involved in our democracy by hosting voter registration events, emphasizing the importance of voting and its impact, and by increasing the number of voters in underrepresented and voter suppressed communities. We are also actively fighting against voter suppression by working with political campaigns aimed at increasing voter registration and turnout.
Project Beto:
Our most recent project revolves around our work on the BetoForTexas Campaign. From white-washing history to stripping women of their bodily autonomy and all of the irresponsible gun laws in between, the current Texas government has routinely practiced and perpetuated white supremacy, and we must act now to stop it! That is why the YVTA initiative is working with the BetoForTexas Campaign in order to vote for the removal of Greg Abbott from office and replace him and his administration with people who actually desire positive and equitable change. Our work with the campaign is also helping to recruit local and community leaders to increase the amount of people who are registered to vote and willing to vote. Our research has concluded that there is an extremely large and untapped base of voters in youth between the ages of 18 and 26. By working in the communities and attending local community based events, we have not only registered new voters but also encouraged the continued participation of voters by making voting easier, accessible, and placing it at the forefront of individual engagement in change.
Project AutoVote:
YVTA has been working with the local government to get automatic voter registration included when someone receives their drivers license. We pull inspiration from some of the states up north in regards to automatic voter registration upon receiving your driver’s license as it will substantially increase the number of registered young voters.
Current
250
Target
500
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