What the Vote

Michigan Public is speaking to the state's youngest voters about the issues driving them to the polls. This week, we heard from Clarissa Mata, an engagement coordinator at a nonprofit in Grand Rapids.

Connor London, 18, of Grosse Pointe Park highlighted the importance of affordability as he enters college and beyond. He doesn’t identify with a political party, instead evaluating candidates individually.

Now through November, Stateside is hearing from some of the state's youngest voters and getting insight into the issues driving them to the polls as part of our What The Vote? series. This week, we hear from a 24-year-old Muskegon city commissioner who is staying engaged in politics hoping to set an example for her generation.

Now through November, Michigan Public is speaking to the state's youngest voters, for insight into the issues driving them to the polls, as part of our What The Vote? series. This week, we heard from Cody Bannick, a junior at Wayne State University who is grappling with how the affordability crisis is impacting his rural home town of Bad Axe.

Now through November, Stateside is hearing from some of the state's youngest voters and getting insight into the issues driving them to the polls as part of our What The Vote? series. This week, we hear from a Grand Rapids resident who is choosing to participate in this election because she doesn't see her values reflected in the current political climate.

Now through November, Stateside is hearing from some of the state's youngest voters and getting insight into the issues driving them to the polls as part of our What The Vote? series. This week, we hear from a young conservative student at Michigan State University who thinks Republicans can help build a more prosperous future for young people like him.

Navahni Pritchett wants to see other young Black kids in his hometown of Kalamazoo have more opportunities — and to use their voices to make change.

Throughout this election season, Stateside is speaking to some of the the state's youngest voters about the issues driving them to the polls for our What The Vote? series. This week, we heard from Aubrey Greenfield, a senior at the University of Michigan who hails from Oxford, Michigan.

Today, what are the issues that could make the difference in Latino voter turnout this year. Also, a new NPR podcast episode asks what fate should await military members who took part in the January 6th riot. And our series What the Vote? checks in with Uncommitted voters, looking for someone to represent their views in the presidential election.

For the past year, the violence and destruction in Gaza has dominated the headlines. The Uncommitted Movement began here as a desperate plea from pro-Palestinian voters seeking to have their voices heard. Not only did they force elected officials to listen, but they made history. What the Vote? looked at how they did it—and what happens now.