Election 2026: Vote Kids

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Vote like the future of children’s health depends on it

The national midterm elections will take place on Tuesday, November 3.  

Elected leaders at all levels of government shape policies that impact the health of children, families and our communities.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is leading a nonpartisan Get Out the Vote campaign, Vote Kids, focused on the connection between voting and health, the importance of making a voting plan and the role of pediatricians in civic engagement.

Know the Stakes

Voting is one of the most powerful tools we have to influence policy change that impacts our health.

Know Your Plan

Pediatricians: Ensuring you have a plan to vote is key to engaging in the civic process and making your voice heard.

Get Out the Vote

Pediatricians can play a critical role in nonpartisan efforts to Get Out the Vote and raise awareness about the connection between voting and health.

Vote for children: Our country cannot afford for pediatricians to be absent

Check out this AAP News column from AAP President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP, reflecting on the history of voting and why engagement in the civic process is so critical.

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Know the stakes. Know your plan. Get Out the Vote.

Read this AAP Voices blog post from AAP Committee on State Government Affairs Chair Lisa Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, and AAP Committee on Federal Government Affairs Chair Geoffrey Rosenthal, MD, PhD, FAAP. The piece emphasizes what’s at stake this election and how voting is one important way to speak up for child health.

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Quick Tips: Engage in the Civic Process & Spread the Vote Kids Message

No matter the amount of time you have, here are some ways you can get involved in the civic engagement process and spread the Vote Kids message.

In 15 – 30 minutes:

Check your voter registration
Encourage a colleague to check theirs!
Check your schedule to make a plan to vote
Learn more about Vot-ER and request a voter registration badge
If you use social media, consider sharing nonpartisan content about the importance of voting with children’s needs in mind with the hashtag #VoteKids. Key messages can be found here.

In 1 hour or more:

Attend a candidate townhall or forum. This information can often be found on a candidate’s official campaign website.
Research the candidates, initiatives/proposals, and issues that will be on the ballot
Volunteer at your community’s polling location.
Work with your institution/organization to officially partner with Vot-ER as a participating site
Write an op-ed on a child health issue you’re passionate about and why you are voting with that issue in mind this election

Last Updated

07/09/2026

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics

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