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National Association of Secretaries of State Forms Partnership with JSA |
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Saturday, 16 February 2008 |
The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) have formed a partnership with The Junior State of America and The Junior Statesmen Foundation to promote civic education and voter education among young people. Secretaries of State are the chief election officials of their states and run the elections and promote greater voter participation. The Junior State of America involve young people in the political process. JSA received wide recognition for advocating lowering the voting age to 18. This new partnership will enable JSA/NASS to encourage young voters in this important Presidential election year. |