Spread the Vote Kids Message

Here are several top messages that describe what it means to Vote Kids. These messages can help inform pediatrician Get Out the Vote efforts, from social media posts (if you share any messages, use the hashtag #VoteKids) to op-eds:   

• The national midterm elections will take place on Tuesday, November 3. 
• Candidates elected to positions up and down the ballot will shape policies that directly impact the health of young people, families and communities. This year, thousands of legislative seats and positions across the country are up for election. 
• Though the current child health policy landscape may feel daunting to influence,  voting is one of the most powerful ways to enact change at the local, state and national levels.  
• Our elected leaders – from those in our nation’s capital to those in our state legislatures to those in our communities – create policies that affect the everyday lives of children and families. 
• We need leaders at every level of government who will prioritize the health of children, families and communities. From healthcare coverage to access to immunizations to programs that help families put food on the table, legislators have a say in countless issues that affect the health of our communities. 
• As a pediatrician, most of my patients are not old enough to cast a ballot – even though they are directly impacted by policy change. I see how these policies impact child health within my own clinic/hospital walls. That’s why I’m going to make sure their needs are heard when I cast my vote. 
• And, for my patients who are old enough to vote, my message to you is to vote like your future depends on it. 
• There is too much at stake for children and families everywhere and for the health of our communities to miss this opportunity to speak up. 
• Check your voter registration early. Know the steps you need to take in your state to cast your ballot. And, know who’s on your ballot. Engaging in the civic process starts well in advance of Election Day. 
• Voting is a small act that can make a big difference.