Snapchat introduces “Run For Office” tool for teenagers – TechStory

Source:PCMag Young people are often misunderstood as ‘naïve’ or too innocent to run for elections. During the last presidential elections in the United States, the number of teenage voters was a record high and, in my opinion, that resonates with the opinion of Snap Inc., it is time to take the next step forward and put the baton in their hands. Yes, according to recent reports, Snap Inc. is looking to introduce a new tool for teenagers to begin their political journey and run for office. Snapchat, the popular social media platform is used by a majority of young adults and teenagers, and it makes for the perfect platform to introduce the “Run For Office” tool that encourages these young adults to run for local office, and then maybe someday for president. The tool is reportedly powered by information from BallotReady, and this simple tool will allow teenagers to have hundreds of opportunities to run for local office based on what issues affect them the most or simply what they care about the most. It can be your neighbourhood board that you would want to apply for or the township council to school to even run for state representative, as…
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