Description Voting is an important part of making sure your voice is heard in government. But not everyone votes in each election. In fact, less than half of the eligible voters actually show up to polls. For young readers, understanding why voting is so important starts with exploring voting itself. From the first election in 1789 to the current elections today, young readers will learn important facts about voting. With accessible language to aid in understanding of this important social studies content, young readers will learn more about voting!