KIDS VOTING DURHAM FAQ

Kids Voting Durham is a program of Durham County Cooperative Extension, which is a partnership between Durham County Government and NC Extension. Kids Voting Durham is an affiliate of Kids Voting USA.

Kids Voting Durham is a non-partisan organization, which means that we do not adhere to or support any particular political party, candidate, or point of view. We also do not accept money or any material support from political parties, candidates for office, or any partisan entity.

Thanks to the support of Durham County and civic-minded foundations, business, and individual partners, all of Kids Voting Durham’s local community and school programs are free of cost. To learn more about financially supporting Kids Voting Durham’s work, visit our Donate page.

Kids Voting Durham allows kids to vote on the same candidates and issues as adults in EVERY Election. In even years, that’s the School Board Election in the Spring and the Mid-Term or Presidential Election in the Fall. In odd years, like adult, kids vote for the Durham City Council in the Fall.

Kids Voting does not hold or participate in primary or run-off elections.

Any youth under 18 can vote in Kids Voting Durham elections. Our election guides and lessons are created for grades PreK-12.

Write-in candidate laws are confusing even for adults!