People need to vote because it is the way in which they participate in democracy. When people are not showing up to vote, there are decisions being made about their body, about their life, about their environment without them actually contributing to that conversation”
– Carmen Perez, President & CEO of The Gathering for Justice
According to The Miami-Dade County Elections Office, in the 2020 general elections, female voters participated at a higher rate (76%) than male voters (73%). In addition, female voters also have a higher level of voter registration (52%) than males (43%).
As the 2024 election comes into focus, women in Miami-Dade and across the country are showing heightened interest in policy, legislation, and governmental budgets. There is a greater sense of concern among women stemming from legislation surrounding restrictions to reproductive freedom, access to childcare, voting rights, more, motivating many, irregardless of political party affiliation, to be more civically engaged.
By leveraging women’s electoral power, we can work towards a future where women’s voices are fully represented, and their civic engagement shapes a more inclusive and equitable society.
This event took place on Zoom Webinar on Thursday, August 3, from 9:00 am- 10:00 am and was a thought-provoking discussion during which experts explored the crucial role women will play in the upcoming 2024 elections.