Youth Voter Outreach
Adriana Prieto
Megan Moore
Mock Election
• In order to obtain a concealed weapons permit, a person must:
– be 21 years or older, – not convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence, – not under indictment or have not been convicted of a felony in the U.S. or elsewhere, – not a fugitive of justice, – do not suffer from mental illness, – satisfactory completed a 8 hour certification course, – go through a background clearance check.
A HISTORY OF AMERICAN VOTING
Created by: Youth Voter Outreach
From 1776-1870, only property owning, white males were routinely eligible to vote in the
U.S.
In 1920 women were given
the right to vote, 137 years after males.
The Nineteenth Amendment 1920
Section 1: The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
The Fifteenth Amendment 1870
Section 1: The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
However, due to poll taxes, grandfather clauses and literacy tests, most were still excluded from voting.
It wasn’t until 1965 that the Voting Rights Act eliminated
all discriminatory voting barriers.
Prior to 1971, the legal
voting age in the United States was 21 years of age.
A common slogan for young
Vietnam soldiers was, "Old enough to fight, old
enough to vote."
Twenty-sixth Amendment 1971 Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.
History of American Voting
• 1776-1870: Only property owning, white males were routinely permitted to vote
• 1870: The 15th Amendment passed giving men of all race and color the right to vote. However due to poll taxes, literacy tests, and grandfather clauses, most were still excluded. • 1920: The 19th Amendment allowed women the right to vote, 137 years after males.
• 1965: Voting Rights Act eliminated all discriminatory voting barriers.
• 1971: The legal voting age became 18 through the 26th Amendment : If you can fight, you can vote!
Source: http://iwantmyvote.com/recount/history/
Tucson Mayor and Council
Mayor Bob Walkup Republican Ward 1 Regina Romero Democrat
Ward 2 Rodney Glassman Democrat
Ward 3 Karin Uhlich Democrat
Ward 4 Shirley Scott Democrat
Ward 5 Steve Leal Democrat
Ward 6 Vice Mayor Nina Trasoff Democrat
Source: City of Tucson, http://www.tucsonaz.gov/mcc.html
Mayor and Council Strategic Focus Area Subcommittees
•Children, Families and Seniors (Parks and Recreation) •Environment, Planning, Resource Management (Garbage/Recycling, Water)
•Neighborhoods, Public Safety (Gang Outreach, Crime)
•Transportation (Sun Tran) •Economic and Workforce Development (Reducing Poverty) •Rio Nuevo/ Downtown (Local Revenue)
source:http://www.tucsonaz.gov/focus/ig/index.php
Your Community
Is there a problem in your neighborhood such as speeding or graffiti?
Do you want to know what recreation classes are available at your neighborhood center?
Is a new park or library needed in your part of the city?
Are you wondering what is being done about homelessness?
Do the potholes on your street need repair? Are there questions about our city's operations that you want answers to?
You May Want To Contact Your Elected Representative
Source: http://www.tucsonaz.gov/locgov.html
2007 City of Tucson Elections
Out of the 222,348 registered voters in Tucson… What percentage do you think showed up to vote in the last City Election ?
30.5% registered voters voted
Source: http://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/yearlyelectionsstats3.html
Why Does it Matter?
Let’s say, you are all registered voters in the City of Tucson…
• 7 out of 10 of your voices will not be heard, based on the City of Tucson voter turnout. • What did 30% of the class decide on?
Proposed AZ Bill Would OK Guns In Schools
Senate Bill 1214 - Allows a person with a valid concealed weapons permit to posses a concealed firearm on grounds of a community college or university.
Permit Requirements: 21 years or older, not convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence, not under indictment or have not been convicted of a felony in the U.S. or elsewhere, not a fugitive of justice, do not suffer from mental illness, satisfactory completed a 8 hour certification course.
Source: http://www.azleg.gov, http://www.azccw.com/requirements.htm
WHAT ARE SOME REASONS FOR NOT VOTING?
Common Responses:
• I’m too lazy
• I don’t know enough about the issues
• One vote won’t make a difference • I don’t have the time • I don’t care about politics
The Convenience of Voting Early
• Vote by mail
• On-Site Early Voting (OSEV)
• Research candidates via internet
• Mail explains propositions
Ballot Security
• Vaults
• Dual control • Tapes • Badges • Signature verification
Arizona Current Events
• The city of Phoenix has banned text-messaging while driving. Some Arizona State Legislators seek a law that makes text-messaging while driving illegal in Arizona . There have also been suggestions to ban drivers from talking on cell phones unless they are using hands-free devices, and to ban drivers under 18 from using cell phones even if they use hands-free sets.
Source: www.azcentral.com and lgdb.com/bills/49240-Arizona_2007_Teenage_Driver_Safety_Act
Passed Arizona Propositions
• Proposition 201- prohibits smoking in all public places and places of employment, with some exceptions (casinos, retail tobacco stores, outdoor patios, …) (20 ft).
• Proposition 202 - Employers shall pay employees no less than the minimum wage, which shall be $6.75 an hour beginning January 1, 2007. The minimum wage shall be increased on January 1, 2008 and on January 1 of successive years by the increase in the cost of living.
Source: “2006 ballot propositions.” http://www.azsos.gov/election/2006/Info/PubPamphlet/english/Prop104.htm
Citizen Voter Turnout in the 2004 Presidential Elections by Age
18-24 = 47%
25-34 = 56% 35-44 = 64% 45-54 = 69%
YOUNG PEOPLE
55-64 = 73% 65-74 = 73%
75 + =69%
Source: “Voting and Registration in the Election of November 2004.” U.S. Census Bureau , March 2006. Out of eligible citizens
Presidential Election 2008
Issues:
• Iraq • Economy • Terrorism • Social Security • Health Care • Education • Nuclear Proliferation • Same-Sex Marriage
Presidential Candidates:
Democrats
Hillary Clinton
Republican
John McCain
Barack Obama
• Abortion
• Immigration • Taxes
Source: CNN, http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/
Early Voter Registration
Register to vote before turning 18 as long as you are 18 before the next general election and become eligible to vote on your 18th birthday.
Registering to Vote in Arizona Presidential Elections:
• Last Day for General= October 6
Independents and Primary Elections:
• Arizona is a closed primary state, which means that only voters registered with a party may vote in that party’s primary.
Independents and Primary Local Elections:
• Parties allow Independents to choose a party for the Primary Election.
Registering to Vote in Arizona
You Must Be:
• A Citizen of the United States • A Resident of Arizona • 18 years of age or older (or 18 by the next General Election)
May not be:
• A Convicted Felon • Adjudicated Incompetent
Source:https://servicearizona.com/webapp/evoter/show_verify_eligibility.do?
Registering to Vote in Pima County
Contact your Pima County Recorder’s Office for Additional Information
740-4330
Register Online at:
https://servicearizona.com/webapp/evoter/
Or Visit: 115 N. Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
“The Future of this Republic is in the hands of the American Voter.” -Dwight D. Eisenhower “The Ultimate rulers of our Democracy are not a President or Congressmen, but the Voters of this Country.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt