Kennedy Farmer, a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Georgia, views voting as both a responsibility and an opportunity for young people to make their voices heard.
In Athens-Clarke County, voters like Farmer are part of a broader group of Generation Z female voters. Farmer, who identified herself as Black, is among the 23% of that demographic, according to voter registration data.
She said participating in elections allows people her age to have a direct impact, even when it may not feel significant.
“Voting is important, not just for me, but for people my age that have the ability to vote,” Farmer said. “It really does make a difference, even if it doesn’t seem like your one vote can.”
Farmer typically votes in person, a habit influenced by her parents. She described her experience at polling locations as positive, particularly as a young voter.
“All the people there are super encouraging,” Farmer said. “Taking advantage of the freedom and ability to vote is such a blessing in disguise that people don’t always recognize.”
Farmer said she trusts the voting process and believes election officials handle votes with care.
She plans to vote Democratic in the upcoming general primary election. Regardless of the outcome, Farmer said having the opportunity to participate is what matters most.
“It says something about the type of country we are,” Farmer said. “That everyone gets the opportunity to share their opinions and vote on what they believe in.”
Caroline Alligood is a sophomore majoring in journalism and political science at the University of Georgia.
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