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Tritons Vote Coalition and the Ballot Bowl

The California University and College Ballot Bowl is a friendly competition where higher education campuses compete to register the most students to vote and showcase civic engagement efforts. The California Secretary of State Students Vote Project hosts the Ballot Bowl only during an even numbered year ahead of the general election.

• The purpose of the California University and College Ballot Bowl is to:
• Engage students to become active participants in our democracy.
• Motivate campuses to adopt and implement policies that boost civic engagement and participation.
• Showcase best practices and civic engagement efforts on California campuses.

The California Secretary of State Students Vote Project tracks college student voter registration with the following tools:

More voter registration options and information

Voters guides provide information about candidates and ballot initiatives. Nonpartisan guides provide factual information; partisan guides and guides from interest groups provide endorsements or rankings.