Kids cannot vote, but you can ensure that their voices are heard by engaging with candidates in local, state, and federal elections and being an informed voter. 

The leaders we elect determine policies and budgets that will impact our daily lives for what may be generations to come. But how often do we pause to consider–specifically–how our choices at the ballot box will impact us, and particularly children who depend on us to make the right choices?

We must keep the needs of kids front and center each and every election season.

On the 2024 ballot, Kentuckians will be voting for more than the next U.S. President on November 5th – we will be electing Kentucky’s six U.S. House of Representatives, half of the state Senate and the full state House of Representatives, local officials, as well as two proposed state constitutional amendments. 

Check out our Electoral Advocacy Toolkit slideshow as you prepare your organization, community group, or self to speak with candidates.

Before you begin, check out data on child well-being and some recent policies for kids and families. Resources include:

After learning how kids are faring in your community, ask your candidates what they plan to do to improve the lives of kids and their families.

Throughout this election season, engage with the candidates and make your plan to vote:

We encourage you to learn the tools of the children’s advocacy trade and be sure to ask candidates a question or two from the lists above. Let’s make kids count in this election, Kentucky!