At this time, along with the preparations by various localities, many young people in Điện Biên province whose names appear on the voter list for the first time are proactively seeking information and getting ready for the country’s great festival.

The provincial boarding high school for ethnic minorities has 76 seniors who are 18 years old and eligible to participate in this election. For them, this is an important milestone marking their maturity and their transition into citizens with full legal rights and obligations. Chảo A Pả, a student in class 12C3, said that when he was informed about the election and saw his name on the voter list, he felt very proud. To him, it was the moment he realized he had officially become a citizen with the right to participate in deciding common issues of the country and the locality. He is both excited and aware of his responsibility, so he is trying to research information thoroughly to make his ballot truly meaningful.

According to Chảo A Pả, besides the Youth Union activities at school, he also follows information through official channels to better understand the standards for delegates and the roles of the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels. For him, preparing knowledge before election day is a way to show respect for his own vote. Similarly, Quàng Thị Phương Linh from class 12C4 will celebrate her 18th birthday on February 20. Reaching the age of 18 is also when she prepares to hold a ballot for the first time. Quàng Thị Phương Linh said that as soon as she knew she was eligible, she proactively researched the voting process at the polling area, checked voter information, and studied the basic regulations of the Law on Election. She shared that being named on the voter list made her feel more mature, understanding that her vote, though only one among millions, still holds value.

To ensure that the 76 seniors are not overwhelmed when participating in the election, the school, particularly the school Youth Union, has implemented many dissemination and knowledge dissemination activities. Information is transmitted through Youth Union meetings to help students access content related to the election systematically. In addition, digital platforms such as class Zalo groups are used effectively, where class monitors and branch secretaries are responsible for transferring information to every member.

Hoàng Huyền Trang, a member of the school Youth Union executive board, said that the Union has developed dissemination plans suitable for students, including broadcasting and posting content on the school’s fanpage and distributing documents for students to study proactively. They also organize sessions for members to learn about the Law on Election and participate in online contests.

The goal is to help them understand their rights and obligations, feel confident when holding a ballot for the first time, and follow the correct procedures at the polling area. Through these sessions, many students have shown a serious spirit, proactively asking questions about delegate standards and voter responsibilities. Hoàng Huyền Trang emphasized that the school Youth Union will continue to accompany and support the students to prepare them best for election day.

Not only in schools but also in residential areas, young people whose names are on the voter list for the first time are looking toward election day with excitement. The polling area for the cluster of Lĩnh and Tin Tốc villages in Mường Pồn commune has more than 600 voters, including many youths aged 19 and 20 who are exercising their political rights and obligations for the first time. Hờ Thị Xi, a 19-year-old from the Huổi Ké group in Lĩnh village, said that when she was young, she used to follow her parents to the polling area and saw the solemn and joyful atmosphere, so she always looked forward to the day she would be old enough. Now that her name is on the list, Hờ Thị Xi is actively joining her family in village meetings, listening to radio broadcasts, and following dissemination banners to grasp information. She shared that on election day, she will go early with her family to perform her rights seriously and choose worthy and responsible representatives.

In the villages, dissemination is carried out through the loudspeaker system, public meetings, and the involvement of village heads and the youth union. Thanks to this, young first-time voters will no longer feel out of place and can confidently exercise their rights and obligations while showing interest in local development. Across all areas, young voters are preparing for their first participation in an important political event of the country with a serious and responsible attitude. This first ballot marks a step in the maturity of each individual while demonstrating the continuity of the younger generation in socio-political life.