Voters have selected new leaders to tackle COVID and move us forward to a better future.
We must ensure the will of the people prevails and the leaders we have decidedly chosen are sworn into office.
That's where youth mobilization came in; CIRCLE reported that, for young voters of color, "voting is not a question of interest and enthusiasm, but of opportunity and access." https://t.co/oIsFZOTsjV
When all is said and done, more than 158 million people will have voted this election, according to the U.S. Elections Project, a turnout rate of more than 66%.
That would be the highest since 1900. https://t.co/mMqWhLDo2U
Youth voters contributed a full 21% of Georgia’s votes—the highest percentage of youth voters recorded in the country.
Young people in Georgia helped decide the presidential election.
And now they will decide two Senate run-offs.
ICYMI: Our analysis the #2020YouthVote found that young voters were the difference in the states that decided the presidency, giving Biden an edge that in some cases far exceeded the margin of victory. https://t.co/BkVQDVmfXJ
The basis of American democracy is that we pick our leaders - our leaders do not pick their voters.
We celebrate the millions of Americans who overcame barriers to the ballot box, mobilized their communities and voted in record breaking numbers.
We the people have the power.
🚨 YOUTH TURNOUT ALERT 🚨
According to the latest estimates, youth turnout in 2020 was much higher than in 2016!
@CivicYouth projects that once all votes are counted, youth turnout may rise to a historic 53%-56%!
#YouthVote#StudentVote#Election2020
EXCLUSIVE - YOUTH TURNOUT UP: Our early estimate puts youth voter turnout in the 2020 election at 49%-51% based on votes cast as of 3 days after the election. Based on projections of total votes cast, turnout may be 53-56%. Both are higher than in 2016. https://t.co/BkVQDVmfXJ
Election officials are taking the time to #CountEveryVote and get it right.
For our democracy to work for all of us, every eligible voter must have their voice heard and vote counted.
From poll workers to election officials, we thank everyone working hard.
There are tens of millions of votes left to count.
Local election officials are hard at work counting them now, and every hour that goes by is adding to the tally and emphasizing the voters’ decisive choices.
Accuracy is more important than speed.
Did you cast a provisional ballot on #ElectionDay?
Do you know how to check whether your provisional ballot was counted and if not, what steps you may need to take to ensure your ballot is counted?
Call 866-OUR-VOTE for help! We're providing help from 9-9pm ET. #CountTheVotes
Voters have done their jobs and overcame many obstacles to turn out in record numbers.
Election officials are now doing theirs: Counting every single vote (as they do in every single election).