LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels is hosting 120 students from nearly 20 schools statewide March 17-18 for the annual spring young voter education program.

Daily sessions include a mock election, a review of the history of voting rights in America, information on high school poll worker programs, and interactive activities focusing on women’s suffrage, civil rights, and the voting process. Eligible students will also be given the opportunity to register to vote before the program concludes with a guided tour of the Arkansas State Capitol.

“Our young voter education programs are structured to engage the next generation of Arkansans in the political process,” said Secretary Daniels. “Civic education is a responsibility we all share as we work to ensure that our youth have the knowledge and tools to be active participants in government at every level.”

The spring young voter education program will be presented at the Association of Arkansas Counties Building at 1415 W. Third Street in Little Rock from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on March 17-18.

The Secretary of State’s office offers an additional young voter education program each fall.

The following secondary schools have registered to participate in the spring program: Arkadelphia High School, Arkansas School for the Deaf, Camden-Fairview High School, County Line High School, Flippin High School, Glen Rose High School, Hall High School, Lafayette County High School, Lamar High School, Morrilton High School, Perryville High School, Poyen High School, Prairie Grove High School, Quitman High School, Taylor High School, Texarkana High School, Van-Cove High School, White Hall High School, and Woodlawn High School.

Tags: Secretary of State Charlie Daniels, Spring Young Voter Education Program

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