WICHITA, Kan. – In an effort to encourage and enable all of its student-athletes to exercise their right to vote, the American Athletic Conference has announced that Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, will be a day off from competition and other athletic activities.
"The right of every citizen to vote is the cornerstone of American democracy, and the ability of our student-athletes to exercise that right and civic duty is enormously important," said American Commissioner Mike Aresco. "I applaud our schools for removing any potential impediments to voting, and for supporting the participation of our student-athletes in the celebration of our republic.