Rice University observed a massive surge in student turnout to its Democratic primary this year. In 2014 (the last midterm primary), 8 students on campus voted. This year, 224 students voted. The RYD invested in a variety of GOTV efforts – including candidate forums, voter registration drives and transportation organization. Over 50 students were driven to the polls thanks to the RYD, Civic Duty Rice, and Todd Litton’s campaign for the 2nd Congressional District.
Check out our infographic posted to our Facebook page detailing our GOTV efforts.
This story was subsequently covered by Anna Ta of the Rice Thresher.