More than Half of College Students Voted in 2024
New data from CIRCLE's National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) highlights the continued engagement of college students.
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Young Voters Power Mamdani Victory, Shape Key 2025 Elections
Three out of four young voters backed Mamdani, and youth turnout increased in New Jersey and Virginia.
Youth Are Taking Civic Action, But Need Opportunities and Support to Overcome Socioeconomic Barriers
Young people belong to movements, engage in protests, and advocate for issues. But there’s a disconnect between their economic concerns and struggles, and their capacity to engage in democracy.
Rural Youth Voter Turnout Improved in 2024
In several states, youth in rural communities participated at a higher rate than their urban / suburban peers in the 2024 election.
Report: Improving Communities through Youth Civic Engagement in Afterschool Settings
CIRCLE and The Afterschool Alliance Share New Data, Recommendations, and Tools to Strengthen Student Engagement
Barriers and Hardships: Why Some Youth Didn’t Vote in 2024
Lack of information, educational inequities, and financial struggles shaped youth participation in the past election.
New Restrictions on Voter Registration Are Likely to Harm Young Voters
Laws like the SAVE Act and similar statewide legislation could impose onerous barriers to youth electoral participation.
Centering Indigenous Values and Addressing Barriers to Native Youth's Civic Engagement
Part of the "Our Take" series of young leaders' perspectives on engaging in democracy.
Rising Where We’re Rooted: How Local Organizations Are Rebuilding Youth Trust
Part of the "Our Take" series of young leaders' perspectives on engaging in democracy.