On October 19, young people between 14 and 28 years old will be able to vote in the Youth Council elections. Beyond participating in democracy, the vote grants discounts on university tuition, discounts on military service, half a day of paid work, and priority on scholarships.
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on sunday October 19, 2025 Young people have the opportunity to be protagonists at the polls. That day the elections of the Municipal and Local Youth Councils (CMLJ)a space where young people decide who will represent them before local institutions.
A date with double value
The next October 19, 2025the young people of Colombia will go to the polls to elect their representatives in the Municipal and Local Youth Councils (CMLJ).
In the Pacific – with the participation of the departments of Valle, Cauca, Nariño and Chocó – the day will be key, since thousands of young people between 14 and 28 years old are summoned.
And there is something that many do not know: Voting not only strengthens democracy, it also brings concrete benefits for participants.
See: Pacific Youth: this is how you can vote in the Youth Councils this coming October 19
The CMLJ are spaces for political participation created so that young people have formal representation before mayors, governorates and state entities.
Traditional politicians are not elected, but rather youth spokespersons who channel proposals in education, culture, sports, employment and the environment.
Benefits of voting in the CMLJ.
Participating in youth elections brings with it real incentives that support youth in their academic and work lives:
- Discount on university tuition
Those who study at public universities have the right to a 10% discount on registrationjust by presenting your voting certificate. - Reduction of military service time
Young people who must perform compulsory military service will receive a reduction in your service time. - Half day off from work
If you work, your employer must give you half day of paid restin recognition of your electoral participation. - Priority in scholarships and state programs
With your electoral certificate you will have additional score and priority in scholarships, housing subsidies and employment competitions in the public sector.
How to claim these benefits
- On election day, when you finish your vote, request at your table the electoral certificate.
- Keep this document, as it is the one you need to access the benefits.
- Present it at your university, your work or in the state calls that require it.
Step by step: check your polling place
In order to vote and access these benefits, first check where you should do it. The National Registry enabled a microsite:
👉 Check your voting station here
Steps:
- Enter the page.
- Click “Great by Choice”.
- Select “Check polling place”.
- Enter your document and validate the captcha.
- Review the assigned position
Valid documents for votingar
- 14 to 17 years: identity card.
- 18 to 28 years: physical or digital ID.
- Digital password (if you turned 18 and do not have a physical ID yet).
- Biometric blue card (if you turn 18 on election day).
Pacific Youth: Your Vote Counts
In Cali, Buenaventura, Popayán, Pasto, Tumaco, Quibdó and in all the municipalities of the Pacific, youth have the opportunity to decide and win with their vote.
October 19 is not only an election day: it is also a step towards more academic, work and social opportunities.👉 Check your voting station here
