Get ready for the 2026 midterm elections as we get into the weeds about voter turnout, which elections have the least amount of turnout and so much more - with Anton Schulzki, Retired Social Studies Teacher & Former President of the National Council for Social Studies. Anton joins host Shelly Roehrs.

The conversation was recorded on stage at CO.A.T.I. Uprise on September 27 at Studio 809 Podcasts’ Our Voice, Our Future 2026: Get Out the Vote Podcast Marathon.

VOTE411.org - non-partisan candidate and ballot issues information (just need to put in your address so you get the correct ballot)

LWVCO Ballot Issues Guide

Where the League Stands on Issues (2026)

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Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work.

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