Youth Poll
The first analysis from our poll of youth ages 18-34, with data by race, gender, and education.
Detailed Data about Young Voters and Nonvoters
The CIRCLE Post-2024 Election Youth Poll captures the views and attitudes of young Americans immediately after the 2024 election. It shines a light on structural on motivational barriers for youth who did not vote and some profound inequities among youth.
2024 Election
Explore all of our post-election data on the participation and impact of young voters.
The Youth Vote in 2024
Based on data available immediately after the 2024 election, CIRCLE released comprehensive analyses on the vote choice of different groups of youth, their key issues, and how they shaped election results.
Growing Voters
Something big needs to change in how we prepare youth to vote, expand the electorate, and create a more equitable and representative democracy.
A New Paradigm to Expand the Electorate
CIRCLE Growing Voters is a new report and framework that challenges institutions and communities to take an active role in equitably preparing the next generation of voters to participate in democracy. Join us on June 14 as we release a major report and launch this initiative.
K-12 Civics
CIRCLE Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg served as principal investigator of this effort to transform civic education in America.
Educating for American Democracy
Preparing all young people to be engaged and effective participants in their communities and in democracy requires more than just reinvesting in civic education: it requires reshaping it to meet the needs of a diverse 21st century student body.
Youth + Media
Explore CIRCLE research on how different types of media ecosystems intersect with youth voter turnout.
Six Profiles of Media Ecosystems
News outlets, local nonprofits, digital access, and more form a community's media ecosystem. A strong one can give youth access to the information and support they need to vote and engage in civic life. A weak media ecosystem may leave youth without the knowledge and tools they need and lead to lower turnout.
Broadband for Equitable Democracy
CIRCLE's new research brief, supported by the Media Democracy Fund's Digital Equity & Opportunity Initiative, outlines how to ensure that broadband expansion creates pathways for civic participation.
Welcoming Our New Director
We are incredibly excited to introduce Leela Strong, a dynamic and experienced leader who began her tenure as the new Newhouse Director of CIRCLE this January. Learn more about Leela!
CIRCLE and Civic Learning in Illinois
CIRCLE's longstanding work and research-practice partnership to improve civic education in Illinois highlights our approach to collaboration for impact that we could not achieve alone.
Latest Research
Young People and the 2024 Election: Struggling, Disconnected, and Dissatisfied
Initial findings from CIRCLE’s post-election youth poll highlight diverse barriers and a focus on economic issues among youth who didn’t vote
Overall Youth Turnout Down From 2020 But Strong in Battleground States
Young voters backed Harris overall but shifted toward Trump compared to 2020, especially white youth and young men
The Youth Vote in 2024
Explore all CIRCLE data and analyses about young voters in the 2024 election.
Youth Expertise - Insufficient Representation Hurts Youth Civic Engagement
To create a more inclusive civic environment, we must address the barriers that prevent young people from contributing meaningfully to their communities.
One Week Away From Election Day, Most States Are Behind 2020 in Youth Voter Registration
A CIRCLE analysis of voter file data as of late October shows notable progress among the youngest voters, but major differences by state