As of the voter registration deadline on March 25, 1,832 Newark teens had registered to vote in board of education elections on April 15, according to the Department of State. This is about 28% of eligible young people, based on an estimate from the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice.
The new voters became eligible after a statewide student-led campaign to give young people a say in elections that directly impact them. Students worked alongside the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, which advocates for racial and social justice, including by expanding voting rights.