That's why Next-Gen America set up on the campus of North Carolina State today.
It is one of the nation's leading youth voting organizations.
The group has worked to engage with NC's young voters since August helping them register to vote.
First-timer voters say they are a key demo in this election, but some feel the candidates could have done more to connect with them.
"I'm finishing out college. I'm about to get a big girl job and go join the workforce and increase my adult levels. And so it's really important to fight for what will give you the best future, whichever side that may be for you and to really move forward, move for that person," student Manasvini Tangirala said.
Next-Gen America plans to set up on the campus of Duke University on Thursday.