Youth Ballot

Tired of feeling like your voice doesn't matter? Ready to make REAL change in your school? Youth Ballot puts the power in YOUR hands! Imagine this: You get to vote on the people who decide your school's budget, curriculum, and even your lunch menu. That's actually true in a number of school districts throughout New Jersey! Youth Ballot helps to educate 16 & 17-year-old students in urban communities on how they can vote in their school board elections. It's time to demand the schools you deserve! Why Youth Ballot is a Game-Changer: Learn to Vote & Be Heard: Be fully educated on how to directly impact decisions that affect your daily life. Know Your Candidates: Get AI-powered insights and student-written reviews on every candidate. (Think: Urban Dictionary meets Ballotpedia!) Propose Real Change: Suggest policy ideas like more AP classes, better mental health support, or culturally relevant lessons—and rally your peers to support them! Learn & Lead: Dive into bite-sized lessons on how school boards work and become a civics superstar. Track Your Impact: See how your votes lead to real changes in your school and community with updates from school board officials through the app. Join the Movement: Be part of a powerful community of young leaders shaping the future of education. Inside Youth Ballot, you'll find: Easy instructions on how to get registered in your county. Interactive modules that make civics fun and engaging. Candidate profiles with student-friendly breakdowns of their platforms. Real-time updates on how your votes are making a difference. From Newark to Camden, your voice matters! Youth Ballot is more than an app—it's a movement. We're empowering Black, Brown, and working-class students to take control of their education. Download Youth Ballot now and let's build the schools we deserve!