From "Never Voter" to a "Definite Voter"

Two canvassers spoke with a Native American man named Juan, who described himself as a “never voter.” He said that as a Native person, he has rarely felt like anyone on the ballot truly cared about his community. About Trump, he said: “Trump’s a good businessman but terrible at running the country.” When the canvassers gently asked about his family, he told them something heartbreaking. His family relies on SNAP. During the government shutdown in the summer of 2025, they struggled to get by: “For a month, all we ate was rice and beans. The food pantries were empty. The shelves were empty.” People like Juan are navigating impossible situations: working full-time, still falling behind, skipping meals so their kids can eat. The most hopeful moment came at the end of the conversation. After talking through what’s at stake for his family, Juan surprised our canvassers: “I absolutely will vote in 2026. I’ve got to think of my family.”