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Voter Registration Content Festival

Voting matters, and yet we also know that democracy does not abide by a four-year cycle. Democracy is something we must practice and fight for every 

This National Voter Registration Day, we’re expanding the conversation. This festival invites creators to explore what civic engagement means to them, why voting matters (or doesn’t), how communities build power beyond elections, and what a more inclusive democracy could look like. Because our communities deserve more than one day of participation.  

As we explores the many ways we participate in shaping our communities—and how our different paths contribute to a stronger democracy, “Our Community. Our Power. Our Vote” remind us that our vote is cannot exist in isolation, but must be paired with a steadfast commitment to build power within our communities. 

What I wish I knew about civic engagement sooner

I remember being excited to vote for the first time. It was the 2020 presidential election, and casting my first ballot felt bigger than just … Read More

Amy Nguyen (she/they)

National Voter Registration Day is September 15, but civic engagement doesn’t begin or end at the ballot box. Communities build power every day through learning, … Read More

Dahlia Hanson (she/her/ella)

For Dahlia, voting rights and immigration policy have never been abstract issues. Her dad was an immigrant who worked, paid taxes, raised a family, and … Read More

Shri Rao (any/all)

Chai Ho is a drag artist and dancer based in Austin, Texas and a contributors of URGE’s 2026 Voter Engagement Content Festival. In this video, … Read More

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