Planting Democracy Seeds in Milwaukee | Milwaukee News

A hundred Milwaukee teens got their first taste of democracy at Future Voters Fest — a mock election event designed to plant the seed of civic engagement before they even hit voting age. Organized by local groups like the League of Women Voters and Muskego Way Forward, the fourth annual fest included educational booths, trivia games, and even free backpacks for early attendees. The goal? Build civic muscle early so kids understand how voting works and why it matters — and get parents registered too. As one attendee put it, it’s about teaching young people their voices matter and their rights deserve protection. This proactive push aims to turn future voters into informed, active citizens long before they’re eligible to vote. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cbe5bea5f7701dc8