Whose leadership and commitment is improving the health of our democracy by introducing millions of youth nationwide to the rights and privileges of citizenship. The viability of a democracy is determined by the participation of its citizens.
Voting is the one act which is universally nondiscriminating and thoroughly equal.
But, kids aren't the only ones inspired to vote through Kids Voting. In communities where the program exists, Election Day turnout by the voting age population has increased an average of three percent, jumping by as much as nine percent in some communities. The original inspiration for Kids Voting came during a 1987 fishing trip to Costa Rica, which included Evans' parents. The group was fascinated by the 90 percent voter turnout in Costa Rica, and by the fact that whole families would show up at the polls on Election Day. When Evans' parents returned home to Arizona, which ranked 42nd nationwide in voter turnout, they decided to act.