Get Ready to Voice Your Vote

BBYO Voice Your Vote is a global, non-partisan campaign to rally teens, adults, alumni, and community partners to get involved in their local democracies. We have four key goals for the campaign: (1) run voter registration drives, (2) recruit teens to work the polls, (3) host elected officials at events, and (4) write to our local offices. Teens from around the world can participate in this initiative.

If you have questions or want to get more involved, reach out to the International Mazkirim at [email protected] and [email protected]. A committee on the International Leadership Network is driving this initiative.

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Run a Registration Drive

Audience: 🇺🇸

Regardless of personal politics, we all agree that every citizen has the right to voice their opinion in our democracy and vote as they wish. It's our patriotic and Jewish responsibility to celebrate our democracy, embrace our freedoms, and cast a vote that does the most good for the most people.

We’re partnering with New Voters to help you run Voter Registration drives. They’ll connect you with a mentor, and you’ll get access to their full team of support to help you get set up and hit your goals. Whether it’s at your school or your synagogue, one of the most important things that you can do (besides registering yourself) is get other people to register.

If you're not old enough to vote yet, you can still make sure your friends, family, and community members who can vote do.

Host a Drive

Sign Up to Work the Polls

Audience: 🇺🇸

Working the polls is one of the best ways to make an impact on the election if you are too young to vote. More poll workers means shorter lines, more sites, higher turnout, and support for voters with special needs, who speak different languages, or who represent specific communities. You can be as young as 16 and in some states it's paid, too.

Sign Up

Write a Campaign Office

Audience: 🇺🇸 & 🌍

Candidates want your vote. They should also hear your voice. Reach out to a campaign and ask where a candidate stands on the issues that matter most to Jewish teens and your generation, from antisemitism and Israel to mental health, education, climate, and the future of democracy.

Request a statement, ask a question, or start a conversation. Political campaigns pay attention when young people get involved. Make sure they know what matters to you.

Resources for Every Community

Candidate and Campaign Letter Template
AI Search Prompt: Find candidates currently running for office in [city/state/province/country]. Include their official campaign websites, contact forms, email addresses, and social media accounts.
Global Election Directory (IFES Election Guide)
Global Parliamentary Directory (Inter-Parliamentary Union)

Resources for the United States

Host an Elected Official

Audience: 🇺🇸 & 🌍

The people who represent you should know you. Whether it's your mayor, MP, MK, member of Congress, city commissioner, councilor, or another elected representative, these leaders make decisions that affect your community every day. Don't just follow public affairs; help shape them. Invite an elected official to your chapter, ask the questions that matter to you, share your community's priorities, and build a relationship that lasts far beyond a single event.

Over the coming year, dozens of chapters will host meaningful conversations with elected leaders worldwide. No matter where you live, someone represents you. Your voice matters, and engagement starts with a conversation. Reach out, build a connection, and make sure your chapter becomes an active part of civic life.

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Bring Civic Action to Your Chapter

אמר רבי יצחק: אין מעמידין פרנס על הצבור אלא אם כן נמלכים בצבור

Rabbi Yitzhak said: One may only appoint a leader over a community if he consults with the community.

Talmud Berakhot 55a

Democracy has been a core value of the Jewish People since the beginning of our tradition. Judaism instills values in us that help inform our choices so that we can ensure our world is made better than we found it. We must choose leaders that represent the best of our community's ideals, hopes, and values, and we are privileged to live in a society where we can have a say in that decision. Democracy works best when we all take part.

🍎 High Holidays: Talk Politics at the Table

Audience: 🌎
During the High Holidays, Jewish communities around the world come together to reflect on the year that has passed and the future we hope to build. It's also one of the few times each year when multiple generations gather in the same place: teens, parents, grandparents, community leaders, and first-time voters.

This season, challenge yourself to have one meaningful civic conversation. Ask a family member why they vote. Discuss an issue that matters to your community. Learn about an upcoming election. Help someone check their voter registration. Listen to a perspective different from your own.

Democracy grows stronger when people connect, learn from one another, and participate in the life of their communities. The High Holidays provide a unique opportunity to do exactly that.

🌿 Sukkot: Civics in the Sukkah

Audience: 🌎
Sukkot teaches us to welcome guests and create space for meaningful conversations. This year, bring that spirit into civic life. During a meal, chapter gathering, or time in the sukkah, invite friends and family to discuss a question about your community, an upcoming election, or an issue that matters to your generation.

You don't have to agree with everyone around the table. The goal is to learn, listen, and engage respectfully. Strong communities and strong democracies are built one conversation at a time.

🎓 October: Senior Appreciation Month - It’s Time for Your Voice

Audience: 🎓
For many BBYO seniors, this is the first election season in which they can register or vote. For others, it's a chance to help younger members understand the importance of civic participation.

This October, seniors can leave a legacy by helping at least one person become more engaged. Encourage a friend to register, share a trusted voter resource, host a discussion, or bring civic learning into your chapter programming. Leadership means helping others find their voice.

🇮🇱 The State of Israel’s Upcoming Elections on October 27, 2026

Curious about Israel's elections? Visit The Petek breaks down the parties, the people running, and the issues shaping the race for the next Knesset. Explore party positions, compare viewpoints, and deepen your understanding of Israeli democracy so you can join informed conversations about Israel's future in your chapter, community, and beyond.

Whether you're an Israeli voter, preparing to vote for the first time, or simply interested in the decisions shaping Israeli society, The Petek provides an accessible guide to the election. Learn how Israel's electoral system works, discover what different parties stand for, and explore the debates driving the national conversation. Understanding the issues is the first step toward meaningful civic engagement, and The Petek can help you become a more informed participant in discussions about Israel's future.

🗳️ Exploring and Celebrating Democracy in Chapters Across the World

The Voice Your Vote campaign is an excellent opportunity to get more involved in politics, explore the issues that are important to you, and celebrate democracy. Join the fun by planning an event exclusively for your chapter, your community, or that’s open to Jewish teens worldwide via BBYO On Demand. You can host a watch party for a debate (on both state and national levels), host elected representatives, candidates, or community leaders as a special guest experience, or gather your friends for a fun democracy-inspired activity.

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🌍 Global Elections Watch (2026-2027)

From Stockholm to São Paulo, Jerusalem to Washington, teens around the world are witnessing elections that will shape the future of their communities and countries. Learn about upcoming elections, explore different democratic systems, and stay informed about the issues that matter most.

September 2026 through June 2027 Scheduled Elections
🇸🇪 Sweden – General Election (Sept. 13, 2026)
🇷🇸 Serbia – National Elections (October 25, 2026)
🇲🇦 Morocco – General Election (Sept. 2026)
🇱🇻 Latvia – Parliamentary Election (Oct. 3, 2026)
🇧🇷 Brazil – General Election (Oct. 4, 2026)
🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina – General Election (Oct. 4, 2026)
🇮🇱 Israel – Knesset Election (Oct. 27, 2026)
🇺🇸 United States – Midterm Elections (Nov. 3, 2026)
🇹🇼 Taiwan – Local Elections (Nov. 28, 2026)
🇫🇷 France – Presidential Election (April 18 and May 2, 2027)

A Note for First-Time U.S. Voters 🇺🇸

Voting rules vary from state to state. Whether you're preparing to vote for the first time or helping someone else get to the polls, find information about registration deadlines, same-day registration, voter eligibility, and key election dates so you're ready before Election Day. Check out vote.gov for more information!

In many states (more than 50%), you can register to vote before you turn 18. See if you are eligible.

If you're already registered to vote, request a mail-in ballot to save time at the polls.

U.S. Voter Resources

Need help voting? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE, the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline, for voting assistance and information.

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Register to Vote

Register, update your registration, or find state-specific voter requirements.

Check My Registration

Already registered? Make sure your registration is active and up to date before Election Day.

What's On My Ballot?

See the candidates, races, and ballot measures that could appear on your ballot.

Compare Candidates

Read candidate responses and compare positions side-by-side in a nonpartisan voter guide.

Know Your Voting Rights

Learn about voter rights and get help if you encounter problems at the polls.

Find Polling Places & Deadlines

Find your polling location, early voting options, and important election dates.

Vote for the First-Time

A simple guide for young people voting for the first time.

Help Others Vote

Learn how to register voters in your school, synagogue, or community.

Make Your Voice Heard

Share your opinion about an issue you are passionate about through The Shofar.

Start Writing

Branding

Make this movement moment feel like it's everywhere by using the Voice Your Vote Brand Kit. Create and use the following graphics:

Call-to-Action Social Graphics
Email Branding
Letterhead
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Proud Jewish Voter Social Graphics
Story Templates

We can't wait to see your efforts come to life!

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Get Ready to Voice Your Vote

Run a Registration Drive

Audience: 🇺🇸

Sign Up to Work the Polls

Audience: 🇺🇸

Write a Campaign Office

Audience: 🇺🇸 & 🌍

Host an Elected Official

Audience: 🇺🇸 & 🌍

Bring Civic Action to Your Chapter

A Note for First-Time U.S. Voters 🇺🇸

U.S. Voter Resources

Register to Vote

Check My Registration

What's On My Ballot?

Compare Candidates

Know Your Voting Rights

Find Polling Places & Deadlines

Vote for the First-Time

Help Others Vote

Make Your Voice Heard

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