Eleven thousand voters turn 18 every day, according to the Future Coalition, a national network of youth-led organizations and initiatives. It’s those newly eligible voters, and others comprising the notoriously unlikely-to-vote 18-24 age group, that are the focus of #WalkoutToVote, an epic peer-driven initiative determined to get the 2018 youth vote out at a level the nation has never seen before.
On November 6th at 10am, students in high schools and colleges across the country will walk out of class and march to the polls to cheer each other on as those eligible cast their votes. By bringing together young people across communities, issues, and organizations, we will ensure young people show up to the polls in record numbers and send a bold message to politicians and the country that young people are unified in our demand for change. Even if students aren’t old enough to vote, they are still encouraged to lead and participate in the walkout to help make our message heard.