ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Voter invitation card

Hey there little one! Have you ever heard of something called a voter invitation card? It's a special card that adults get to let them know when and where they can go to vote for important things like who will be the leader of their community or country.

You know how sometimes your teacher will tell your class to vote on what movie to watch for movie day? Well, in the grown-up world, voting is like that but way more important! It's how people choose who will make important decisions that affect everyone.

When a person first registers to be a voter, they usually receive a voter invitation card. It's like a special invitation to come and vote! The card will have important information on it like the date of the election, what time the polls open and close, and the location of the voting place.

It's important to keep this card safe because without it, they might not be allowed to vote. They can even use the card to take time off work or school if they need to go vote.

So remember, when you're older and become a voter, make sure you hold on tight to your voter invitation card. It's your ticket to making your voice heard!