Voter Guide :: Andrews University

YOUR VOTE MATTERS

IT DOESN'T MATTER if you’ve never voted before.

IT DOESN'T MATTER what political party you favor or even if you don’t favor one at all.

And IT DOESN'T MATTER if you’re not quite sure how it all works.

What MATTERS is that you vote.

And we want to make sure that YOU have the chance this fall.

REGISTER TO VOTE in the Campus Center! Monday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

YOUR VOICE MATTERS. YOUR VOTE MATTERS

“After turning out in record numbers in 2020, young Americans are sounding the alarm. When they look at the America they will soon inherit, they see a democracy and climate in peril -- and Washington as more interested in confrontation than compromise. Despite this, they seem as determined as ever to fight for the change they seek.”

John Della Volpe, Polling Director,

Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics

TEN FINDINGS from the HARVARD YOUTH POLL

A majority (52%) of young Americans believe that our democracy is either “in trouble,” or “failing”
Young Americans place the chances that they will see a second civil war in their lifetime at 35%; chances that at least one state secedes at 25%
Half of young Americans say they’re a different person because of Covid-19
Biden approval drops to 46% among young Americans; a majority of youth disapprove of the way President Biden, Democrats, and Republicans in Congress are handling their jobs
More than half (51%) of young Americans report having felt down, depressed, and hopeless -- and 25% have had thoughts of self-harm -- at least several times in the last two weeks
A majority (56%) of young Americans expect climate change to impact their future decisions -- and nearly half (45%) already see its local effects
A majority (56%) of young Americans expect climate change to impact their future decisions -- and nearly half (45%) already see its local effects
Strengthening the economy, uniting the country, and improving health care are viewed as keys to a successful presidency in the eyes of young Americans
By a margin of more than 2-to-1, young Americans value compromise over confrontation
American Exceptionalism is a highly divisive issue among young Americans, less than one-third believe that “America is the greatest country in the world”

READ MORE about the findings

YOUR VOTE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN 2022!

Who Can Vote?

In order to participate in this election, you must:

Be 18 years of age before November 8, 2022
Be a citizen of the United States
Be a registered voter in the state where you will vote
Please note: each state has its own voter registration deadlines and residency requirements
Provide photo ID on Election Day (if voting in person)

If you are an international student or a permanent resident (green card holder), you are NOT eligible to vote, even if you may have received a voter registration card by mistake.

Where Should I Vote?

Many out-of-state students wonder whether they should vote in their home state or in the state where they go to school. The short answer is that the choice is legally yours. However, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Michigan requires that you reside in the state at least 30 days before Election Day.
You can register in your home state or in the state where you go to school, but you may not register to vote in both states.
Registering in your home state often requires requesting and submitting an absentee ballot. Rules and deadlines for absentee voting vary state by state.

Am I Already Registered to Vote?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will where I register to vote affect my financial aid?

No, it will not. However, if you have scholarships that require residency in a particular state, make certain that registering out-of-state will not affect your scholarship.

Q: Will where I register to vote affect if my parents can claim me on their taxes?

No, a parent can claim you on their taxes, no matter where you are registered.

Q: Will where I register to vote affect if I can be included on my parent's health insurance?

No, where you register will not affect your status on your parent's health insurance plan.

MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE

Vote Here

I am a student living in Michigan and want to vote here.

Learn How

Vote Elsewhere

I am from another State and would like to vote there.

Learn How

Can't Vote?

I am unable to vote because I am not a United States citizen.

Use Your Voice

ELECTION DAY

Tuesday, November 8

from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

If you live on campus and are registered to vote locally, your Polling Station (Precinct 3) is located at:

Youth Memorial Building, Berrien County Youth Fair
9122 Hwy 31, Berrien Springs, MI (across from Apple Valley)
Go here for instructions on Voting In Person

YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE MATTERS!

ELECTION DAY

Tuesday, November 8

from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

If you live on campus and are registered to vote locally, your Polling Station (Precinct 3) is located at:

Youth Memorial Building, Berrien County Youth Fair
9122 Hwy 31, Berrien Springs, MI (across from Apple Valley)
Go here for instructions on Voting In Person

YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE MATTERS!

BE AN INFORMED VOTER

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Fact-Checkers

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