“There is power in peaceful protest, and there is undeniable value in simply being heard. Because the alternative is not neutral. It is passive acceptance, and ultimately, loss. That’s why our work is focused on helping young people take that first step toward involvement. It starts with awareness, but it leads to action—specifically, voting for regional and national leaders who shape the world they are inheriting. With the 2026 election approaching, the stakes could not be higher. This moment is crucial." - Cameron Lavi-Jones

We are proud to stand aligned with Indivisible and other organizations at the forefront of the issues at hand at both the regional and national level. We are pronouncing a Youth Vote Call To Action. Knowing where and how to register is essential, and having the right resources removes the barriers that keep too many young people from participating. But action doesn’t stop at participation; it grows through involvement. We encourage you to go deeper by learning more, staying informed, and signing up to volunteer. Whether it’s helping organize, spreading awareness, or supporting local efforts, your voice becomes even more powerful when you put it into motion, starting with but not ending with VOTING.

​The tour will focus on purple states, also known as battleground states in addition to states with low youth voter turnout. Through a daily public journal, Lavi-Jones will capture the energy, art, and courage of young voters to empower his Gen Z peers to challenge the apathy narrative and make their voices heard. 

Why This Vote Matters

Generation Z (1997- 2012) sits at a staggering 41 million, and yet only 47% turned out for the vote in the last general election. In a typical midterm year, U.S. Census data shows fewer than 30% are registered to vote, compared with nearly 75% of those aged 45 and up. The dominant narrative for these statistics is youth apathy, but what is largely missed are the growing systemic barriers to the ballot box. As of 2024, barriers often faced by voters 18-29 primarily consisted of logistical ones, including:

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• Moving more frequently (remembering to re-register)

• Less predictable work schedules (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers under 25 make up almost half of all workers earning minimum wage or less); and

• Rate of personal vehicle ownership going down + unreliable transportation (high use of public transit)

However, now there is rising active voter suppression from the state and federal levels, such as:

• Rising costs of procuring driver’s licenses

• Reducing the availability of polling places (especially temporary campus locations); and

• Stricter voter ID requirements (greatest offender for voter turnout)

The real crisis in youth participation is not disillusionment in political systems and leaders alone — it's the blatant attacks on the fundamental right to vote. This reality is what prompted Lavi-Jones to pursue this grassroots strategy to tell people what’s happening in our communities and what we can do about it. Cameron Lavi-Jones shares, “My Gen Z peers are not as apathetic as you might think. They are unevenly served. The 47% who vote in presidential elections demonstrate that the motivation exists. The question is whether democratic institutions — from state election systems to community association bylaws — will adapt to meet this generation where they are.” The tour will advocate for solutions like same-day voter registration, campus polling places, and extended voting periods to fight voter suppression.