Though universities are considered hotbeds of political activism, college students have long voted at significantly lower rates than other Americans. But in 2018, student voter turnout skyrocketed, with numbers doubling nationwide and tripling among UC students. With a few days left to go, the 2020 election is already making history. For the first time, the number of eligible Gen Z and Millennial voters is equal to that of older generations. More people are voting early and by mail than ever before. And of course, this is the first election to take place during the coronavirus pandemic.

This week, in a special edition of “Hot Off The Pod,” Leilanie Rubinstein explains why getting out the student vote has never been more important. The president of UC Santa Barbara Campus Democrats chats with us about virtual campaigning; local races that students should care about; whether or not the Democratic Party is keeping up with younger voters; and what on Earth to do if someone else’s ballot shows up at your doorstep.

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