HWS VOTES

HWS Votes is a non-partisan group of student leaders devoted to voter registration and the continuous education of the Hobart and William Smith and Geneva communities. We instill a sense of civic duty in all citizens through active participation in the democratic process.

Through the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning, HWS Votes works with politically-oriented groups on campus, from the College Republicans and the College Democrats to Americans for Informed Democracy and the Progressive Student Union, to maximize student participation and understanding of the electoral process.

HWS Votes began during the 2004 presidential election and was coordinated by Ave Bauder '81, the Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning and The Joseph P. DiGangi Endowed Chair in the Social Sciences, Coordinator and Professor of Public Policy Studies and Professor of Political Science Craig Rimmerman under the direction of Jane Erickson ’07.

Turbovote makes the voting process as simple as renting a DVD from Netflix. You sign up, and we'll keep track of all your rules and deadlines. We’ll even send you all the forms you need, so that all you have to do is sign them and drop them in the mail. It's simple. It's fun. It's democracy. Read More >>

HWS TALKS VIDEOS

• The First Presidential Debate


• Community Poll: What issue will determine your vote?


• Student Poll: What issue will determine your vote?


• Turbo Vote


• Student Poll: This is the first time you can vote in a Presidental election. What does that mean to you?

CONTACT

For more information about HWS Votes or to get involved, e-mail serve@hws.edu.

REGISTER TO VOTE

Download a registration form or learn more about registering in your state online at:

• Declare Yourself
• Rock the Vote
• Register to Vote

GET INFORMED

Learn more about the issues and the candidates running in various local, state and national races online at:

• Project Vote Smart
• Rock the Vote
• On The Issues