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Ximena Lizarraga Is One of 232 College Students Nationwide Recognized for Their Nonpartisan Voter Registration and Turnout Successes in 2024

 

Cochise College student Ximena Lizarraga has been named to the 2025 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll, recognizing her participation and efforts to advance nonpartisan student voter registration, education and turnout efforts in their communities. 

 

The honor presented by the All IN Challenge (All IN) celebrates 232 college students nationwide who have gone above and beyond to promote civic engagement and student participation in the democratic process. Lizarraga is one of only four students in Arizona selected for this national recognition. 

 

"This recognition represents Ximena's dedication and commitment to voter education and registration initiatives and her commitment to building a community of engaged students on campus," said Abe Villarreal, Douglas Campus Dean and Student Government Association (SGA) advisor. "Because of her leadership, the college has been recognized by the All in Campus Democracy Challenge. She is a great example of student-led initiatives."

 

"Whether they hosted nonpartisan voter registration drives or early voting celebrations, the students honored today made sure their peers did not sleep in on Election Day," said Jen Domagal-Goldman, Executive Director of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. "With 100,000 local elections happening across the country in 2025, ALL IN students continue to ensure that everyone on their campuses has the information they need to cast their ballot. The 232 Student Voting Honor Roll honorees lead by example, making nonpartisan voter participation a lifelong habit for themselves and their peers." 

 

A recent survey from CIRCLE found that 48% of under-35 youth who did not vote in 2024 heard little or nothing at all about how to vote, compared to the 15% of under-35 youth who cast their ballots. By integrating nonpartisan voter registration and education into campus life, colleges and universities can have a measurable impact in encouraging students to become active and engaged citizens.

 

"Being named to the Student Voting Honor Roll is such an impactful achievement for me," said Lizarraga. "Civic engagement has truly sparked my passion—it's made me realize how important it is to stay informed and involved, not just during elections but as active members of our community year-round. I firmly believe that voting is just one of the many powerful ways students can advocate for ourselves, make our voices heard, and drive the change we want to see."

 

A business management student at the college's Douglas Campus, Lizarraga serves as president of SGA and is an active participant in the TRiO student support services program. She is expected to graduate in May 2026. 

 

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge empowers colleges and universities to achieve excellence in nonpartisan student civic engagement. With the support of the ALL IN staff, campuses that join the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge complete a set of action items to institutionalize nonpartisan civic learning, voter participation and ongoing engagement in our democracy on their campus. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge engages more than 1,000 institutions, enrolling over 10 million students in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Campuses can join ALL IN here.

 

For more information about Cochise College’s civic engagement initiatives please visit www.cochise.edu/student-life/civic-engagement.