In an effort to raise political awareness among their peers, undergraduate students in Mount Mercy University’s Introduction to American Government arranged to make voting easier for young adults and community members alike.
After appraisal and approval of a 100-signature petition by the Linn County Auditor’s Office, Mount Mercy will act as a community-wide satellite voting station on Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
“Students gathered 100 signatures for the auditor’s office in less than 48 hours, which is amazing,” said Adriana Buliga-Stoian, assistant professor of political science at Mount Mercy. “The peer-to-peer discussion on the importance of the upcoming election was truly beneficial in helping them garner support.”
The result—anyone, regardless of age or polling place, can drop by the Sisters of Mercy University Center on that day to register to vote, cast a ballot or request a mail-in ballot.
“One goal of this class project is to get young voters excited about the midterm election,” Buliga-Stoian continued. “In doing so, Mount Mercy also becomes a convenient voting outlet for the larger community.”
Parking will be available for voting visitors near Regina Hall during satellite station hours on Oct. 14 and anyone is welcome.