Our Mission & Values

In Pennsylvania, youth made up 13% of the total electorate. This is a start, but it is not enough!

— Source: Circle

  • Antiracism: Using our vote and our voice to dismantle systemic racism and end white supremacy

  • Students-first: Encouraging our students to lead the direction and shape of our work

  • Community-based: Centering the perspectives of youth in oppressed communities of color as well as immigrant, gender nonconforming, and low-income communities

  • Public schools: Promoting equity in Pennsylvania public schools

  • Voting rights: Countering disinformation and voter suppression

  • Accountability: Holding elected officials accountable to young people

Our Values

PA Youth Vote is a nonpartisan collaboration of youth, educators, and organizations working to elevate youth voices, improve public school civics education, and empower youth as civic actors. Together, we are building youth political power and changing the policy and culture around youth voting statewide.

Our Mission