Kathleen Hutton

He knows that his work as a Civic Influencer is so critical because young people NEED to be democratically engaged so that they elect officials who will act upon the issues they care about. Listen as Bobby explains all that he did last term as a Civic Influencer in Florida. Are you a young person … Read more

In a campaign season that confounds many veteran political analysts, younger voters’ potentially decisive role is an underappreciated storyline as we reach the midterms’ homestretch. The organization I head, Civic Influencers, partners hyper-locally with campuses and community-based organizations with the goal to increase the voting rates and civic power of 18–29 year olds. Through this work, … Read more

A recent NPR/Marist poll found that out of any age group, young Americans were least likely to say they plan to vote in the upcoming election. One reason, according to a Harvard study, is a sharp increase in young people believing their vote doesn’t make a difference. But one organization is running a campaign for … Read more

With only 20 days until the 2022 midterm elections the Newsweek article highlighting our strategy is very timely and a must read: “Could Gen Z Voters’ Views on Issues Cost Republicans in Midterms?”  (You can also listen or watch the story.)

“Young people’s ability to swing elections and determine the course of our democracy is the greatest it has ever been. In 2020, 12 congressional seats were flipped with less than a fraction of local campus enrollment. Presidential, Senatorial, Gubernatorial and down ballot elections – all can be powered by young voters.   CIVIC INFLUENCERS is … Read more

Are you concerned about: – Climate Change/Environmental Justice – Gun Violence – Reproductive Rights – Immigration If so, join us as a Civic Influencer for our Fall Term! You’ll work with our network of Civic Influencers across the nation to educate and engage your peers to get out the vote and VOTE about the issues … Read more

The entire month of August you’ve been hearing from members across the Civic Influencers community as we celebrate Americans with Disabilities Month, and today we celebrate ADA itself! ? Our Chief of Organizing, Advocacy & Learning, Patrick, has one last message to share with you about the importance of ADA Day and access to voting … Read more