Kids Voting NC 4-H Forsyth – View Results!
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What is Kids Voting North Carolina 4-H?
As the future of North Carolina, you can play a major role in the upcoming election. Youth 18 and under make up about 22% of North Carolina’s population. Together, we have the power to make a difference in the elections especially local elections.
Voter awareness and participation is huge, as policies that affect day-to-day life are at stake. The more you know about candidates, the better. Use your knowledge to speak with your peers and parents about the issues and elections that matter most to you. Talk like this election affects you—because it does!
As youth, elected officials want to hear our unique perspectives. The candidates in this election answered our questions; they’ve listened to us, and they’ll listen to you too. All you have to do is speak up for what you believe in.
Kids Voting NC is a non-partisan youth civic engagement program that offers youth under 18 the opportunity to vote on the same ballot as adults each election. Kids Voting enhances the civic skills, knowledge, and disposition of North Carolina’s young people, now and for the future.
Kids Voting NC is facilitated by Kids Voting Durham at the Durham Extension office and is an affiliate of Kids Voting USA.
2025 Results!
Voter turnout for local elections, such as this year’s election, are consistently low across the country. On average, only about 20% of voters cast a ballot in local elections. In Forsyth County, 15.99% of eligible citizens voted in a municipal election. These smaller numbers lead to major decisions in our local community being decided by a less representative group of people.
This played out with Kids Voting NC 4-H Forsyth. There were a total of 3 votes cast – and I want to give a shoutout to those individuals who participated! Keep in mind this reality – if that had been the real election, then three people would have decided who would be the Mayor and who would be a part of the Town Council or Board of Aldermen. These offices have very real consequences for our communities, and as community members, we have an obligation to participate and make our voice heard.
View the Kids Voting NC 4-H Forsyth Results Here
Then take a look at the results of the adult election here.
Compare and contrast these results – did the same people win? Discuss with your family why you did or did not vote in elections this year. Ask what might have changed their mind, and how much of a difference their vote would have made in the results of the election. Even one vote could have changed the outcomes of elections in Forsyth County.
Your voice will always make a difference in our local elections, state elections, and federal elections. Be engaged in your community and vote every time you have a chance to.
A Message for Parents and Caregivers
62% of youth say they hear about elections and voting from their families – more than any other source, including schools! You are the most important influence on your child’s civic motivation and activities. We encourage you not only to be engaged in the elections yourself but to share that engagement with the youth in your life.
- Talk with your child about elections and issues. Read this guide together as a family!
- If you are eligible to vote, take your child with you when you do. And let them cast their own vote in the Kids Voting election in your area!
More recommendations for parents & caregivers supporting children’s civic engagement can be found in CIRCLE: Growing Voters, a report from the Tufts Jonathan M. Tisch College of CivicLife.
Why Participate in KVNC?
4-H Youth Participants Build:
- Civic Knowledge about local, state & national government and our democratic institutions & norms.
- Civic Skills, including how to evaluate candidates & vote, how to interact with local officials.
- Civic Identity & Agency that excites and empowers them about their role as citizens now & in the future.
Participants are better equipped for positive democratic citizenship.
Participants are more likely to vote as adults.
Communities with strong civic engagement are more likely to be economically and physically healthier.
Who Can Participate in KVNC?
All youth under the age of 18 can vote in Kids Voting NC 4-H. We ask that only residents of Forsyth County cast a ballot in the KVNC 2025 Forsyth election. You do not need to be a member of 4-H to participate.
What is on the Ballot for KVNC 4-H Forsyth?
Not all municipal elections in Forsyth County will be on the 2025 KVNC 4-H Forsyth ballot. You will get to cast your votes for the following races:
- Town of Kernersville Mayor
- Town of Kernersville Board of Aldermen
- Town of Lewisville Mayor
- Town of Lewisville Town Council
- Town of Lewisville Charter Referendum
Go to the Forsyth County Board of Elections website for more details about voting. To view a sample ballot, please click here.
How Can I Participate?
1. Review the Election Guide for Kids Voting NC 4-H Forsyth County. This guide gives you details about each candidate to help you make an informed decision when voting. Discuss what you learn about candidates with trusted adults and other youth – then make your own decisions!
1a. The ballot closes on Tuesday, November 4, at 4:30 p.m.
2. Follow the Online Voter Instructions to select and submit your ballot
3. Celebrate! You’ve participated in the civic process and made your voice heard! Stop by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center office to claim your free I Voted! sticker, while supplies last. The address is 1450 Fairchild Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105.
4. Fill out a quick survey about your experience in this process and keep making your voice be heard – your comments could change how Kids Voting NC 4-H works in the future.
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