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Vox Pop on Youth Voting

Series: Story Submissions for "We've Got the Power"
From: RadioActive Youth Media
Length: 00:01:11

Ann Kane talked to young people at a polling site on Seattle's Capitol Hill about why they voted. Read the full description.
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The Washington State primary elections were held on Monday, August 19th. Ann Kane visited a polling station on Seattle's Capitol Hill to ask young people why voting is important.

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