Kids Voting St. Paul
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Justice & Legal
- Politics
- Seniors
Location
2401 Chilcombe Ave.St. Paul, MN 55108 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To spark a lifetime of voting in the next generation which produces more active, engaged and well-informed citizens.
Description
Kids Voting St. Paul, is a grassroots, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to educating Minnesota youth about the rights and responsibilities and mechanics of participating in American democracy.
Students in grades kindergarten through twelve may accompany their parents/guardians to the polling site on Election Day and vote for the same candidates and issues as adults.
Though not part of the official results, student votes are tallied and reported at schools and by the media.
Kids Voting St. Paul works with local schools and communities to create positive civic experiences for youth including the opportunity to learn about and vote in public elections.