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Each year in the United States, local elections come and go with little attention, especially among students. College-aged voters consistently have the lowest turnout. These state and local races, often overshadowed by national politics, shape the policies that govern students’ daily lives.

Yet, many students remain disconnected from the political decisions happening in their own communities — both in their hometowns and collegetowns.

When students ignore local elections, decisions that directly affect communities are left in the hands of a narrow and unrepresentative few. Each vote carries even more impact than a presidential election, yet many people choose to disregard the power they have.

Students choose not to vote because they don’t see how local politics affect them, and there is a common belief that the........

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