If Millenials Vote- We Win

If Millennials Vote- We win.

 The critical elections of 2018 will determine if the Congress can put the brakes on Donald Trump, his allies, and the Koch-Adelson agenda. The question is, will enough people turn out to vote?

According to Pew Research surveys, 2018s will see a record turnout of 18- 34 year olds for a mid term election.  More, 57% of millennials who are registered plan to vote for Democrats and only 37 % for Republicans.  I have no measure of how the decline to state voters will vote. 

Given the enthusiasm of youth for common sense social democratic proposals as shown by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, we can hope that young people will vote left. 

People who are unlikely to vote make up some 50% of the population. 

 If Millennials don’t vote- we lose. 

Oct. 15, 2018 - Sacramento State is deeply committed to the civic engagement of our students, and I am proud that Associated Students, Inc., has made participation in this year’s election a priority for the student body.

The simple act of voting is the cornerstone of our democracy. Nov. 6, 2018, marks an important election as Californians will vote for governor, U.S. senator, congressional representatives, and legislators, as well as on a number of state propositions.

In order to vote, one must be registered to vote by midnight Oct. 22. In California, one can register to vote online. To register to vote in California, you must be:

·      A U.S. citizen and a resident of California.

·      At least 18 years old on Election Day.

·      Not currently in state or federal prison or on parole for a felony.

·      Not currently found by a court to be mentally incompetent to vote.

Sacramento State once again will have a Vote Center on campus at Modoc Hall. The Vote Center, operated by the County of Sacramento’s Department of Voter Registration and Elections, replaces the traditional Election Day-only polling place in Sacramento County. It will be open for the days prior to the election, including Election Day. Any registered voter in Sacramento County can vote there in person or drop off their ballot. The Vote Center’s schedule is:

·      Saturday, Nov. 3, through Monday, Nov. 5, open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

·      On Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 6), open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Reserved parking is available on all days in front of Modoc Hall for those using the Vote Center.

The Vote Center is specially designated to also allow for “same day” conditional voter registration, where any Sacramento County resident can register and vote through Election Day. Additionally, any Sacramento County voter who lost or misplaced a ballot can get a replacement ballot at the Vote Center.