A chat with Sarah Herbsman:
What is your involvement with Wash U votes and how did you come to be involved?
WashU Votes is comprised of four different teams: Student Group Funding, Events, Voter Engagement and Registration, and Marketing and Communications. I became involved with the Voter Engagement and Registration Team in April when the group was formed because I am passionate about civic dialogue on our campus. Our team wants to convert the excitement surrounding the debate into actual voter turnout on November 8th!
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Why are you so passionate about voter registration?
I believe It is our responsibility as citizens and students to vote. 18-24 year olds have the lowest turnout rate even though we can make a big difference in the polls. For the majority of college students this is also the first time we can vote in a presidential election – pretty exciting!!!
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How easy is it to register? Where should I go if I want to? Can I vote in Missouri?
Very easy! WashU has partnered with TurboVote to make the process as straight-forward as possible. WashU students can vote in Missouri if they are a US Citizen and will be 18 years old by Election Day. Â If you are registered in another state you can obtain an absentee ballot or switch your registration to Missouri and vote right on campus. Visit https://wustl.turbovote.org/register. Preferably use a tablet/iPad/smart phone or any touchscreen device that can capture a signature so you can avoid paper forms and complete the process entirely online!
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Who are you voting for and why?
Tom Howe. ha kidding. Since I was deputized by the St. Louis County Election Board to register people to vote I cannot answer this question!
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What is your favorite (or least favorite) Donald Trump quote?
“All of the women on The Apprentice flirted with me – consciously or unconsciously. That’s to be expected.”
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Where can we find more information if we have questions or want to get involved?
Visit http://washuvotes.wustl.edu/ or email washuvotes@wustl.edu.