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Why is it important to vote?

22%

5%

12%

4%

7%

8%

5%

22%

16% 1. Preserves democracy, protects freedom

2. Your vote is power3. We fought for this right.

4. History, Equality, Access, not Party

5. Gives a voice6. Accountability not personality

7. Voting affects our lives every day

8. Fundamental right and privilege

9. Empowering community, voter

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What are the barriers to voter

registration?

15%

6%

4%

4%

29%

14%

5%

23% 1. Lack of motivation

2. Inconvenient3. Indifference/Apathy

4. Lack of knowledge/how-to

5. Lack of planning/last-minute

6. Lack of Access

7. Fear of registering information

8. Why should I? Political frustration

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What are the barriers to voting?

5%

11%

17%

5%

4%

1%

6%39%

13% 1. Lack of knowledge

2. Apathy, lack of interest3. Lack of access

4. Fear of registering (jury duty)

5. “Voting’s-not-cool” factor

6. It’s not mandatory

7. Don’t trust process/Will it count?8. Opportunity/Time/Weather

9. Can’t get to/into polling place

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What reforms can CBOE do?

8%

3%

6%

3%

12%

22%

6%

15%

21%

4% 1. Understanding Diversity

2. “Vote centers” open to an voter from any precinct3. Allow online/phone voting

4. Better outreach

5. Same day & online registration6. Educate youth about civic responsibility

7. Public service campaigns via Social Media

8. Engage faith, youth and community organizations

9. Expand polling place hours

10. Mandate civics classes

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What can ORGANIZATIONS do?

7%

7%

13%

4%

11%

13%

8%

24%

12% 1. Inform people about different offices, candidates

2. Advocate for voter education/civics3. Empower the culture/lifestyle of voting

4. Promote process/responsibilities with incentives

5. Register people to vote

6. Engage in legislative reforms

7. Create paths for people to be engaged8. If citizen, must register to get H.S. diploma

9. Create positive role models

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How were the discussions

today?

3%

12%

40%

46% 1. Very Good2. Good

3. Average4. Needs Improvement

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Did you understand the CBOE’s

presentation?

0%

21%

79% 1. Yes

2. Somewhat

3. No

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Do you think your voice was

heard today?

2%

25%

73%1. Yes2. Somewhat

3. No