For future reference, we should set aside our political apathy and go vote

Maggie Xu | Staff Illustrator This past midterm election was one that made history. There were several “first” titles distributed among race winners, such as Georgia electing the first Black woman governor in U.S. history and Minnesota electing the first Indigenous senator. While young voters helped Democrats win big across the country, only 11% of electorate voters were aged 18-29. In St. Louis County, 61% of registered voters showed up to the polls during midterms. Only 10% of those voters were aged 18-29. While this statistic could be attributed to the distribution of voters’ ages, which is information that is not public online, it is alarming that voter turnout among our age group has dropped by roughly 16% since the 2022 midterm elections. Our political apathy does not serve us, but instead creates an environment where lawmakers can attempt to take advantage and deprive us of basic rights. Voting is a way for you to advocate for yourself and others in your community.

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