Drawing the Vote: A Graphic Novel History for Future Voters

Drawing the Vote: A Graphic Novel History for Future Voters, published by Harry N. Abrams in 2022, is a single-issue graphic novel that traces the long, tangled history of voting rights in the United States. This standalone work offers a visual primer on the struggles and expansions of the franchise, from the nation's founding through contemporary debates, making it a timely resource for readers new to the topic. The book is most closely associated with writer Tommy Jenkins and illustrator Kati Lacker, who distill complex political and social history into an accessible, engaging narrative. Its importance lies in its mission to equip future voters with a clear understanding of how the right to vote was won, suppressed, and defended—a foundation for informed civic participation.