IndyHub is laser focused on engaging and empowering Indy’s 20-and 30-somethings, and this means supporting them through their growth during the voting process. Over the last few weeks, we have featured several of our our city’s doers and changemakers to share why they vote and why voting matters. Learn more about why they are showing up and making a difference by voting. And remember, the heart of the vote is you.
Bunmi Akintomide
“My vote matters because it’s my civic duty, and a way for my voice to be heard”
Whitney Ball
“My vote matters because my title in this country is citizen. democracy is a government by the people, for the people and as citizens we have to fulfill our civic duty.”
Alli Barkel
“My vote matters because I believe in giving voice to the voiceless and for fighting for fairness and equality for all, and that starts at the ballot box.”
Hayes Barnes
“I vote because my ancestors died for my right to do so, and to create a better world for my children.”
Mackenzie Diaz
“My vote matters because I am a young woman who deserves the same rights as everyone else.”
Lisa Glavan
“I vote because voting is our right as American citizens. people around the world die fighting for a chance to vote, while we take it for granted – every vote counts and every voice matters.”
Patrick Hall
“My vote matters because I am a citizen of one of the most powerful countries in the world. The ripples that begin with one vote here, can have colossal effects on our fellow citizens of the earth.”
Leah Lakich
“My vote matters because if I do not use my voice, someone else will. voting gives you power and causes ripple effects that last far beyond an electoral term.”
Latif Majeed
“I vote because I want to help shape the future of the United states and ensure my child grows up in a country that is welcoming, diverse, optimistic, and free.”
Cole Martin
“I vote because I have been thinking a lot lately about how I can create change in the world. I think that voting is the first step in helping shape a future for our country I can be proud of.”
Charles McKinney
“I vote because many of my brave and impassioned ancestors marched, protested, and were killed working toward voting equality. I vote because we can not push for and enact change without our voices being heard at the polls!”
Mark Mossner
“I vote because it is my chance to make my voice heard. It also says thank you to all the men and women who have fought for the right for us to be free.”
Sarah Myer
“My vote matters because it is sharing my individual perspective. It is why we need more to vote – because my perspective is not enough to shape what the future of our communities should be.”
Ashleigh Newbold
“I vote because I believe in building healthy, vibrant communities where everyone feels included, supported and celebrated.”
Stephanie Onyeiwu
“My vote matters because I am a voice representing a minority. I want to vote to influence equality in our system for decades to come.”
Thomas Payne
“My vote matters because my voice is my vote and I want to make my community and country a better place to live.”
Luke Rowles
“My vote matters because it simply does. Think about it, if everyone has the ‘my vote doesn’t matter’ mindset, and nobody votes, then what? you have to believe it matters.”
Melissa Sargent
“My vote matters because the decisions made for our country not only myself, but my family and friends, and I expect a thriving future for us all.”
Ellen Sichting
“I vote because I believe that good public policy can help communities and individuals thrive. voting is my way as an individual to drive good policy.”
Stephanie Smith
“I vote because my voice, opinion, and vote matters. we all have to do our best locally and nationally to make a change if we are not satisfied.”
Ryan Smith
“My vote matters because a democracy only functions to the extent that the public fulfills their duty to participate in it.”
Greg Stowers
“I vote because I believe in the idea of what America could be; my vote legitimizes my ability to hold elected officials accountable.”
Jordan Tojo
“My vote matters because every voice needs to be heard in our city, state, and country.”
Matt Waweru
“I vote because it is my right as an American citizen to make sure my vote is heard so that my city, state and country are led in a way that reflects my values.”
