Why Vote?

Why Vote?

Register and Vote

Register to Vote 

Information for Voters 

Illinois Voter Registration 

Voting Rights Milestones in America: A Timeline | HISTORY 

  • Honoring past Americans’ fight for suffrage by way of voting 

New Generation Impact

Chicago Votes 

  • An organization that supports voting in Chicago and organizes voting parades 
  • They also have very informative graphics 

Mivka Challenge 

  • Mission to develop youth to be empowered, informed, and active citizens who will promote a just and equitable society. 

First Time Voters Reasons for Voting  

No Vote Impact

The ‘Cost’ of Voting in America: A Look at Where It’s Easiest and Hardest - The New York Times (nytimes.com) 

  • Illinois is ranked as the 9th state in which it’s easiest to vote 

Countries Where Women Cannot Vote 2024 (worldpopulationreview.com) 

  • In other parts of the globe, people still lack the right to vote: “the absolute monarchy Brunei has not held a national public election since 1962, and a recent election in the United Arab Emirates granted suffrage to only 12% of all men and women, who were selected using undisclosed criteria” 

Block the Vote: How Politicians are Trying to Block Voters from the Ballot Box | ACLU 

  • If exercising the right to vote weren’t meaningful, why would there be an effort to place barriers to voting? 

Chicago Urban League iRegister

iHeartMedia Chicago asks “Why Vote?” Voting is your superpower for justice, equality, and progress. Don’t let others decide for you. Stand up, be heard, and vote in every election for a better future! Join the Chicago Urban League in increasing voter registration and turnout in Illinois and surrounding states through the iRegister, iVote campaign.

Click here to Get involved or call 773-285-5800 for details.

Use your voice...VOTE!


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