Who makes up a democracy, beyond the electorate? Above and beyond casting a vote, how do people participate meaningfully in a democracy during (and after) an election, whether or not they have the right to vote? 

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Through this oral history project, we will capture the stories of our families and community members' beliefs about whether or not they felt their voices and votes matter and have affected change, the stories of their first time voting if they can vote, and their hopes and dreams for the upcoming U.S. elections if they are not able to cast a vote themselves.