Youth-e-Vote
Student Vote 2000
Date Initiated: July 2000

The Markle Foundation worked with the Freedom Channel to develop Youth-e-Vote, the first national opportunity to register and vote online in American history. The project was designed to involve young people in the electoral process, to help ensure that they become future voters, and to stimulate higher parent turnout on Election Day. It also aimed to assist in closing the digital divide by providing access to computers, as well as making technology interesting and engaging, to underserved populations. Every student in the participating schools was informed about the candidates, the issues, and the election process, and then given the opportunity to cast a vote. Students were able to vote online for President, Senate, Governor, and four national issue questions one week prior to the election.

In addition, Youth-e-Vote continually updated its website to provide the most comprehensive information about the project and how to participate.