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This week we will focus on the what, when, where, how, and why of voting!
WHAT – Voting in the Primary Election to decide which candidates will be on the ballot for the general election in November.
WHEN – The primary election in Kansas and Missouri is AUGUST 4.
July 8 (That’s Today!)– Last day to register to vote before the primary in Missouri (click here to register)
July 14 – Last day to register to vote before the primary in Kansas (click here to register – ksvotes.org).
WHERE – Check out the links below to find your polling 
location:
HOW – There are multiple ways to vote in this year’s Primary. Check out these links to learn more about what to bring if voting in person, and how to do mail-in ballots, and/or absentee ballots.
Kansas: General Info | Johnson County | Douglas County
Missouri: Click here for a complete “How to Vote” list.
(Activity alert!) In terms of HOW, getting informed is also an important part of the voting process. Check out this video that explores that idea further:
WHY (Activity alert!) – We want to know why voting is important to you! Tell us on Tik Tok, Twitter, or Instagram by July 13. Tag Crush the Vote and use #JCCCvotes to be entered into a chance drawing to win a $25 amazon gift card!
Tik Tok – @jccc_crush_the_vote
Twitter – @JCCCvote
Instagram – @jccc_crush_the_vote
In case we haven’t said it enough, here’s an article on the importance of voting in the United States.
Crush the Vote is a collaboration of JCCC staff, faculty, student groups, and administration to encourage civic engagement, voter registration, and voter education in the 2020 election cycle. This nonpartisan collaboration is not affiliated with, nor endorses, any political party, candidate, or issue. Views expressed by individuals participating in Crush the Vote activities do not represent the views of Crush the Vote, Johnson County Community College or its Board of Trustees.
