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Measure QQ will give 16 and 17 year-olds in Oakland the right to vote in school board elections!

05/07/2026

Now that youth in Oakland can vote, they have the power to set their own agenda and make their own demands.

Our Executive Director, Lukas Brekke-Miesner, recently joined Dr. Saleem Gilmore on “Real Talk About the Town” to discuss the significance of the Oakland Youth Vote.
What does it mean for young people, especially those from marginalized communities, to hold this power? How can they hold elected officials accountable? As Lukas puts it, the ability to vote transforms the dynamic between school board members and current students. Now youth have the ability to say, “You want my vote? Here are our demands and what we want to achieve for our future.”
Tune in to the full conversation to explore how the youth vote is reshaping Oakland’s political landscape.

04/21/2026

I’m unhoused. Can I vote?

All eligible voters have the right to vote, including a person who is experiencing homelessness. You may register to vote as long as you have a location where you can receive mail and be properly assigned to a voting precinct. Call or visit your county elections office to register to vote. You may register to vote at an address where you spend most of your time, such as a shelter. If you have a driver’s license or state identification, you can easily register at registertovote.ca.gov. (link in bio)

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04/20/2026

NO DECISIONS ABOUT US WITHOUT US!

If you’re 16 or 17, you can pre-register to vote and be ready to cast your ballot the moment you turn 18. Your vote in local school board elections can even count now! Register today at registertovote.ca.gov (link in bio).

04/16/2026

It’s High School Voter Education Week! 🗳️ From now until April 24, we’re calling on all high schoolers to get ready to make their voices heard by participating in future elections.

🎓 Students: If you’re 16 or 17, you can pre-register to vote and be ready to cast your ballot the moment you turn 18. Your vote in local school board elections can even count now! Register today at registertovote.ca.gov.

Your future, your voice, your vote!

04/13/2026

It’s time for High School Voter Education Weeks! 🗳️ From April 13-24, we’re calling on all high schoolers to get ready to make their voices heard and get ready to participate in elections.

🎓Students: Are you 16 or 17? You can pre-register to vote right now! Be ready to cast your ballot the moment you turn 18, and have your vote for local school board elections count while you’re 16 or 17. Your future, your voice, your vote! Register now at the link in bio. (registertovote.ca.gov)

👩‍🏫Teachers: Let’s inspire the next generation of voters! This is a fantastic opportunity to bring civic engagement into the classroom and empower your students. Check our civic engagement curriculum at the link in bio. (oaklandyouthvote.org/civic-engagement-curriculum)

Let’s get registered and ready to shape the future!

04/01/2026

Exciting news! We’ve just released our evaluation report on the first-ever Oakland Youth Vote election.

Back in 2020, we celebrated a huge victory for Oakland youth with the passage of Measure QQ, allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in school board elections. After four years overcoming challenges to see implementation through, young people were finally able to cast their votes in the 2024 elections!

But our work isn’t done. It’s not enough that young people can vote; we need to ensure voting is accessible, easy, and a tool for building real youth power.

That’s why we’ve conducted a deep dive to learn from and improve our systems. If you’re interested in our findings and recommendations to improve youth voting systems, download the full report at the link in our bio.

https://www.oaklandyouthvote.org/youth-vote-report/

01/16/2026

Youth are proving that their voices belong at the ballot box! 🗳️

Historic turnouts in Oakland and Berkeley show that students aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow—they are leading right now. Despite technical hurdles and systemic barriers, hundreds of young voters cast ballots for school board seats to shape the future of their education.

From classrooms to the polls, the culture is shifting. Voting isn’t just “old people stuff”; it’s a powerful tool for real-world advocacy. 🚀

Swipe through to see how we’re breaking barriers, identifying system snags, and building a roadmap for even bigger engagement this November. 🎓✨ Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4bmz8pt

11/04/2025

California! 📢 Last call to make your voice heard in the Special Election! If you’re a registered CA voter (18+), you should have your ballot by now. November 4th is the last day to mail it in or drop it at a ballot drop-box. Prefer to vote in person? Vote centers will be open! Don’t miss out!

10/31/2025

Californians, it’s time to make your voice heard! If you are a registered CA voter 18 or older, ballots for the Special Election should be in your hands and you have until November 4th to mail them or leave them in a ballot drop-box. If you would prefer to vote in person, vote centers will be open.

This election will decide the future of Governor Newsom’s Proposition 50, which is described in the video above by . If you are not registered but want to vote, please consider registering at the link in our bio.

09/25/2025

Are you ready to campaign for youth voting rights in your community? 🗳️

Our new toolkit, built by the Oakland Youth Vote Coalition, is here to guide you. Learn how we won the right for 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in school board elections and how you can lead a similar movement in your city. This resource walks you through the five key phases of a local youth vote campaign, packed with guiding questions, sample tools, and strategic insights.

Ready to make a change? Download the toolkit today! https://www.oaklandyouthvote.org/youth-vote-toolkit/

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Oakland, CA
94601–94615, 94617–94624, 94649, 94659–94662, 94666

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http://www.oaklandyouthvote.org/

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