#StetsonVotes

As a values-driven institution that emphasizes the importance of engaged and informed citizenship, Stetson University strives to develop the habits of citizenship that will last our students' entire lives. 

One of the most important - and most fundamental - aspects of being an engaged citizen is participation in our democracy through voting! In order to vote in elections, here are the three things you need to do: 

Step 1: Get Registered

Step 2: Get Prepared

Step 3: Go Vote!

Stetson Votes Spring Events 

Join us for voter registration and education events all semester long!

President’s Day with Stetson Votes
Monday, February 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on CUB Front Porch 
Cultural Credit

Celebrate President’s Day by stopping by the Stetson Votes table! Test your knowledge with fun presidential history trivia and learn more about the role of the presidency in our democracy. Then step into the “If I Were President…” Pop-Up Photo Booth and snap a photo sharing what you would do first if you were president.

Democracy Days: Voting Through the Ages
Monday, March 9, 11:00am to 1:00pm at CUB Front Porch
Cultural Credit

Learn how access to the ballot has expanded over time—and why it still matters today.

Democracy Days: Voices of the People
Tuesday, March 10, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at CUB Front Porch
Cultural Credit

Stop by to hear excerpts of historic speeches and letters—from voices like Frederick Douglass, Fannie Lou Hamer, Susan B. Anthony, and John Lewis— through live and recorded readings. 

Democracy Discovery Day
Wednesday, March 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Palm Court
Cultural Credit & Free Jeremiah's Italian Ice

Join us on Palm Court for Democracy Discovery Day—a campus-wide celebration of civic engagement and community involvement. Meet student organizations focused on politics, advocacy, and public service, connect with community partners, and hear directly from candidates running for Volusia County School Board, DeLand City Commission, and Volusia County Council.

Midterms Ready Week: Primary Power  
Tuesday, April 21, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at CUB Front Porch
Cultural Credit

Learn how primary elections work, why they matter, and how party rules differ by state.

Midterms Ready Week: Make Your Voting Plan 
Wednesday, April 22, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at CUB Front Porch
Cultural Credit

Voting is easier when you have a plan. Stop by to map out when, where, and how you’ll vote—whether it’s early voting, vote-by-mail, or Election Day.

Midterms Ready Week: What’s on Your Ballot? 
Thursday, April 23, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at CUB Front Porch
Cultural Credit

Learn how to find and read your sample ballot, understand local offices and ballot questions, and explore trusted, nonpartisan resources to prepare before you vote.