Florida - Polk County Supervisor of Elections
Program Title
High School Voter Registration Outreach: 20252026
Program Summary
Over the past two years, the Supervisor of Elections Office implemented a communication-first strategy to improve how it educates and engages high school students. This has resulted in increased voter registration and stronger student involvement. A short informational video prepares students before visits, ensuring they bring the correct identification and arrive ready to register. Interactive trivia and incentives further boost engagement, making first-time registration a positive experience. The approach also improved efficiency and reduced staffing needs from four to five staff members per school to just two, while increasing transactions by 151%, from 529 to more than 1,330.