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Voting

On November 4, 2008, racial barriers fell as Barack Obama was elected the 44th -- and first Black -- President of the United States.

Obama owes his victory in large part to the youth vote. Click here to see how record young voter turnout cinched it for the Illinois senator who just a year and a half ago was relatively unknown.

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For Barack Obama: The real fight begins now

Stealing the election away from an eminent Republican politician is only the beginning for the president elect... More

Recap of Obama on the issues

So now that he's taken the White House, what does he plan to do about the issues that matter to youth?... More

Obama owes you his presidency

The youth vote cinched the White House for this once little-known Senator from Illinois.... More

Learn

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Top Resources

  1. 11 Facts About Voting
  2. Background on Voting
  3. Terms You Should Know About Voting

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Act Now

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Top ways to take action

  1. Survey voters and nonvoters in your community
  2. Host an awareness campaign listing the benefits of voting
  3. Conduct a voter registration drive

More ways to make a difference

Obama's victory speech

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