Cornell Votes Unveils Program New voter ambassador initiative aims to increase turnout

Cornell Votes also plans to launch a new website later this semester, which will serve as an access hub to guide both students and ambassadors.

“It’s about being able to understand which resources to look at, and to do it with students while they are there,” Verma said.

From a Mann Library information booth to tables targeted towards athletes exiting Teagle Hall, Cornell Votes is strategic about reaching as many students as possible. Voting ambassadors will table at libraries and other public spaces with high traffic where they can achieve maximum outreach, according to Sherman.

elections following record-low turnout in the freshman and transfer representative elections this past fall.

Training workshops for prospective ambassadors will also be held at least once a month throughout the course of this semester, in advance of both this year’s election and next year’s presidential election.

“From my experience tabling over the years and helping train students, it really is a continued learning process for both me and everyone involved,” Verma said, who was recently elected student assembly department of elections chair. “It’s a lot of work, but it is rewarding at the end of the day.”

The executive board also expressed gratitude to their volunteers and partners who have helped create tangible impacts in raising electoral participation.