Indiana election officials are rolling out a new statewide effort aimed at expanding voter participation among young residents, announcing a partnership with the youth-focused organization Turning Point USA to boost voter registration and recruit poll workers.
The initiative, led by the office of Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales, will collaborate with Turning Point USA and its student-led network known as Club America. The program is designed to bring voter registration drives directly to high school campuses while encouraging eligible students to take a more active role in the election process.
State officials said the campaign will combine civic education with practical opportunities for students to participate in elections. The effort will include on-campus registration events, information sessions about the voting process, and a recruitment push to bring younger participants into Indiana’s poll worker ranks.
Turning Point USA, founded by the late Charlie Kirk, is known for organizing students around political and civic engagement initiatives. Through its Club America chapters — which operate in high schools across the country — the organization aims to reach younger audiences and expand participation in civic activities.
According to information from the group, Club America chapters work to extend Turning Point USA’s broader movement to high school students nationwide. The organization describes itself as a growing youth movement focused on promoting values such as free markets, fiscal responsibility, and limited government.
Officials in Indiana say the collaboration will specifically target two priorities: increasing the number of registered voters and strengthening the pool of available election workers during voting periods.
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As part of the plan, the Secretary of State’s office will coordinate voter registration drives hosted by local Club America chapters and provide educational resources about elections and voting procedures. Students who meet eligibility requirements will also have the opportunity to participate in the state’s “Hoosier Hall Pass” program, which allows them to serve as poll workers during elections.
State leaders say engaging students early in the democratic process can help build long-term civic participation.
“As Indiana’s Chief Election Officer, my priority is ensuring every eligible Hoosier has the opportunity to register to vote and participate in our elections,” Morales said in the release. “I’m excited to partner with Club America on this initiative, allowing us to meet young voters where they are and empower them with the tools and resources they need to engage in the civic process. Young Hoosiers are the future of our state. By engaging students early and providing hands-on opportunities to participate and serve, we are building the next generation of informed voters and leaders.”
Schools and student organizations interested in hosting voter registration events or learning about election worker opportunities can reach out to the Indiana Secretary of State’s office for additional details.
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