Student Civic and Voter Empowerment
As part of the Student Civic and Voter Empowerment Act (Assembly Bill 963), our aim is to inform and mobilize student voters and increase learning opportunities for civic engagement. Encouraging our students to be civically engaged and empowered to vote is central to our values, mission, and commitment to equity as a college.
On Campus Civic Engagement
Want to be civically engaged on campus? Here are some options:
Be involved in Associated Students of Folsom Lake College (ASFLC)
Associated Students of Folsom Lake College represents students' interests through its elected officials and representatives. You can:
- Run for a position
- Attend meetings to see what’s going on around campus and the district
Join a Club
There's plenty of clubs to choose from or you can start your own! Clubs often work to better a community.
Get involved in Committees
Participatory Governance joins people from different constituency groups together and participates in the governance of the organization (usually through various committees).
Participatory Governanceis how colleges work; the 9+1 student rights give students the ability to have representation on most of these committees.
Vote in Campus/District Elections in April
Through these elections, students are able to vote in their student government members for their individual college as well as the district wide student trustee who represents all students on the Los Rios Board of Trustees.
Learn more about Associated Students of Folsom Lake College.
Legislative Advocacy
- Participate in Lobby Day
- Visit to Legislative Visits at the State Capitol
Off Campus Civic Engagement
Interested in becoming a poll worker?
Poll Workers are a democratic necessity as they maintain a smooth election process and help ensure a fair and free election. To be a poll worker you must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident. Poll Workers assist voters throughout Election Day (Tuesday November 5, 2024) and assist with preparation of the polling location.
- Questions? Visit Poll Worker FAQ's
- View State Registration Requirements
- Fill out an Application
Serve as a Nonpartisan Election Protection Volunteer
Interested in equality regarding voting rights and opportunities? The Election Protection Coalition works to defend voters rights and fix election irregularities. Sign up for one of the following efforts that will be on Election Day and/or during the early vote period:
- Poll Monitor
- Social Media Monitor
- Text Banker
Election Information/Candidate Information
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 6, 2024 | Online Voter Information Guide available |
| October 7, 2024 | Early voting sites open |
| October 7, 2024 | Counties begin mailing registered voters a vote by-mail ballot |
| October 8 through November 5, 2024 | All counties open ballot drop off locations for ballots |
| October 21, 2024 | The last day to register to vote for the general election. |
| October 22 through November 5, 2024 | Conditional registration (provisional ballot issued) |
| November 5, 2024 | Last day to turn in mail-in ballots (must be postmarked on or before election day) |
| November 5, 2024 | Election Day (Polls open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm) |