Shockers Vote!

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The Wichita State University Shockers Vote! Coalition is made up of students, faculty and staff who are committed to ensuring that our students and stakeholders have the tools, resources and education that they need be smart, engaged, and educated voters. The Coalition's goal is to target underserved populations, first-time voters, and those who have lost the joy of voting. Our efforts collectively, representing various areas on campus is to educate and motivate students to be civically engaged.

As we head into another election year, the Shockers Vote Coalition invites you to join our coalition to help plan voter registration drives, deliberate dialogue initiatives and other events together for the upcoming Election Cycle. All events are nonpartisan and everyone is welcome to join and to participate. For questions or to join the Coalition email seal@wichita.edu or call (316) 978-3022.

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Upcoming Events

Shockers Vote! Mayoral Forum

Wednesday, October 18

12:00 p.m. | RSC 266

Would you like to meet the candidates who are running to be the next Mayor of Wichita? Stop by the RSC on October 18th for a debate between the candidates for the mayoral races. Participants may even submit questions to be answered by the candidates during the debate.

Shockers Vote! USD 259 School Board Candidate Forum

Wednesday, October 25
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. | RSC 266

Stop by the RSC to meet the candidates for the USD 259 School Board races and hear from them as they answer your questions about their candidacy. Participants may even submit questions to be answered by the candidates during the debate.

Shockers Vote! Voter Registration Drives

Check your voter registration, register to vote and sign-up to receive updates about voting. Stop by a Shockers Vote table to check your voter registration status and learn about upcoming events hosted by the Shockers Vote coalition. Food, games and prizes will be available as supplies last.

Tuesday, September 5
10:30 a.m-1:00 p.m. | Shocker Dining Hall

Wednesday, September 13
12:00-1:00 p.m. | Wallace Hall

Monday, September 18
10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | RSC Atrium

Monday, October 9th
10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Shocker Dining Hall

Join our civic holidays and celebrations!

National Voter Registration Day

September 19, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | RSC North Patio

Celebrate National Voter Registration Day with your fellow Shockers. Stop by the North Patio of the RSC to check your voter registration, register to vote and to receive information about voting. While you are there grab a snack and partake in a game of frisbee, Giant Jenga or ring toss. Supplies will be available as they last.

National Vote Early Day

October 26, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | RSC Atrium

Join the Shockers Vote Coalition to celebrate Vote Early Day. Test your election and U.S. history knowledge in a game of kahoot trivia, participate in our interactive art exhibit and more! Supplies available as they last.

Election Day Bash

November 7, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Now that you have voted, it is time to celebrate! Join the Shockers Vote Coalition for the 2023 Election Bash. Get your free 2023 Shockers Vote! t-shirt, games, food and prizes and fun will be available as supplies last!

Volunteer Opportunity with the Shocker Neighborhood Coalition!

Volunteers will assist with a neighborhood clean-up sponsored by the City of Wichita and will provide residents with an opportunity to clean-up debris and keep the neighborhood clean. During these clean-ups volunteers will also provide information about voter registration and polling locations. Volunteers may sign-up here.

September 16 | 8:00-11:00 a.m. | Shocker Neighborhood

September 30 | 8:00-11:00 a.m. | Shocker Neighborhood

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