Some local students are making sure their voices are heard this presidential election. On Monday, the Roanoke County Registrar’s Office visited William Byrd High School. Students who are 18 or will be 18 by November 4th got the chance to register to vote.
Kayla Smith walked to the front of the crowd to hand in her voter registration application.
"It's exciting to know that our vote counts for who is going to be our leader,” Smith said.
Nancy Sweeney with Roanoke County Voter Registration Office was there to help. It’s a process that can be confusing for the newest voters. Sweeney let the students use sample ballots so they would know what to do at the polls in November.
It’s convenient for students to register at the school, but others will have to wait. Not all high school seniors are old enough to register. That's why one government teacher is making sure his students know how to do it in his class so they can register on their own for the next election.
William Byrd government teacher, John Beach, had his class pull up the forms online.
"Most of you will not be 18 by this election, but you will be 18 by next year,” said Beach.
It’s not a choice for Jared Brammer, who’s already registered.
"I know I will have to vote. It's your responsibility, and you have to vote,” said Brammer.
They know this election is history in the making for both sides.
"In history books to come. And so, it's fun to be 18,” said Brennon Johnson.
Hoping to pass along that enthusiasm to voters of all ages.
You can download the voter registration application
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