STUDENTS

Kids Voting is for all Saint Paul students, from high school down through kindergarten. The program involves fun activities in the classroom as well as an Election Day experience where you can vote in the specially designated Kids Voting areas of the open polling places on Election Day from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Additionally, many students volunteer with Kids Voting.

On Tuesday, November 4, 2008, you have a wonderful opportunity, and a very important job – you get to vote! You’re never too young to take part in this cool thing we call democracy. As Americans, we are very lucky to have a say in how things work in our communities and country. When you vote, you have a voice in our democracy. You get to help choose our leaders.

BUT, how do you decide? You should take some time to learn about the people who want to be your leaders. Until one of them is elected, they are all called “candidates.”

Who’s Who?

Review the Candidate / Party Information to learn more about the current candidates & the parties they represent

What's a Ballot?

bal·lot [noun]¹

• A sheet of paper or a card used to cast or register a vote, especially a secret one.
• The act, process, or method of voting, especially in secret.
• A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.
• The total of all votes cast in an election.
• The right to vote; franchise.
• A small ball once used to register a secret vote.

1Found on Dictionary.com [http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=ballot]

Sample Ballot

Below is a link to the Kids Voting Minneapolis 2006 State General Election ballot. Click on the link to view a PDF version of the ballot.

• State General Election Ballot

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GET INVOLVED!

Apply now to be a member of the Kids Voting Saint Paul Youth Council Click here for details!

Click here to find out about more activities and events.

REMEMBER - Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2008.  Make sure you go to the Kids Voting polls in your area to vote.  

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ACTIVITIES, INFORMATION AND FUN THINGS TO DO!

Check out the, Kids Voting USA Student Page and the Kids Voting USA Links Page

Additionally, find more fun and interesting sites by clicking here. 

Kids Voting St. Paul wants youth voices!

Do you want to have a voice and represent the interests of young people?

Are you looking for an opportunity to give back to the community?

Do you want to develop your leadership skills?

Kids Voting St. Paul (KVSP) is securing and shaping the future of democracy by preparing young people for a life of active citizenship.  The organization is seeking youth interested in participating in the KVSP youth council.  The KVSP Youth Council will be a youth-driven and youth-governed organization. The time commitment will depend on the ideas and goals of the Youth Council members.  The Council may work on some of the following activities: 

• Help develop and determine the focus of the new KVSP Youth Council.
• Assist in educating the St. Paul community about KVSP mission, activities and needs.
• Provide important input and feedback on key KVSP activities / initiatives and assist in implementing those activities as appropriate.
• Assist in the 2008 Kids Voting election on November 4, 2008.
• Spread the word in your school about the KVSP Youth Council – may include developing flyers, posters, websites, face book pages, etc. 
• Engage key St. Paul community leaders on issues affecting young people and civic education.
• Assist in recruiting and training future KVSP Youth Council members

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit application to Kids Voting St. Paul c/o Traci Warnberg-Lemm, 2401 Chilcombe Avenue, MN  55108 or email to traci@kidsvotingstpaul.com. 

More information can be obtained by visiting www.kidsvotingstpaul.com

or calling Traci at 612-275-2299.