Our team is dedicated to finding and telling you more about the products and deals we love. If you love them too and decide to purchase through the links below, we may receive a commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change.

Voting is arguably one of the greatest tools society has for change. Though there are undeniable problems with the current voting system, including voter suppression and barriers in registering, voting is a necessary part of democracy, giving power to the people in critical ways.

Encouraging and empowering those who can vote to show up to the polls is essential — especially given past voter statistics. For example, only 56 percent of the voting-age population cast ballots in the 2016 presidential election. Not only that, but only 46 percent of voters ages 18 to 29 actually voted in the 2016 election, the lowest turnout of any age group.

To encourage voting among Gen Z and millennials this election cycle, many fashion brands are releasing voting merch to highlight the importance of political action. And for consumers, intertwining your personal style with a political message is, well, pretty darn cool. That’s especially true when it comes to rocking pieces that actually benefit organizations working to educate and empower voters nationwide.

While any brand can make a necklace or shirt featuring the word “vote,” some are using the voting merch trend for good. For example, brands like Tory Burch, Baublebar, Madewell and many others recently released vote pieces that give back to advocacy organizations and political action nonprofits. By purchasing and wearing this voting merch, not only are you effectively donating to an organization working on the frontlines of voting education and empowerment, but you are helping to highlight the importance of voting to those around you.

Check out some voting merch that actually gives back to organizations making a difference below. But before you buy, get registered to vote if you aren’t already.

Credit: Baublebar

Baublebar will donate 10 percent of the purchase price to I am a voter., a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to increasing voter turnout among millennials and Gen Z.