New Hampshire
With their vote choice and their numbers, young people shaped the New Hampshire Democratic primary.
Exclusive Youth Turnout Estimate
Nearly 1 in 5 eligible young voters participate in the New Hampshire Democratic primary, and their strong support for Senator Bernie Sanders was decisive in his close victory in the nation's second nominating contest.
2020 Election
In the voting booth and beyond, young people are poised to shape the 2020 elections.
Impact at the Ballot Box
Our comprehensive research on the impact of young voters in 2020 is tracking their participation in primaries, their support of presidential candidates, and their views on the state of American democracy.
Growing Voters
Our framework for expanding the electorate makes the case for engaging youth before they reach voting age.
A Paradigm Shift for Youth Voting
It's not enough to merely mobilize voters after they turn 18. We should grow voters: an effort that must include strong civic education that prepares students to vote, and electoral laws and practices that facilitate participation in democracy.
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A Dedicated Staff
The CIRCLE team is an experienced group of researchers with vast knowledge of youth civic engagement and a shared commitment to creating a more inclusive democracy.
Latest Research
Half of Young Voters Back Sanders, Propel Him to New Hampshire Victory
Our exclusive analysis finds that 19% of youth voted in the New Hampshire Democratic primary and that their choices shaped the results.
County by County, Young People Prove Pivotal in Iowa Caucus
Our exclusive analysis finds that Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren performed best in Iowa counties with a high concentration of youth.
Young People Make Up Historic Share of Iowa Caucusgoers, Boost Bernie Sanders
Nearly 1 in 4 Iowa caucusgoers was under age 30, and their strong preference for Senator Sanders propelled him toward a top finish.
Using the State of the Union Address as a Civic Learning Opportunity
Explore resources for educators to help students understand, analyze, and respond to the upcoming State of the Union.
Estimating Youth Turnout in Primaries
We're paying close attention to the accuracy of different data sources on youth participation in elections.
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28%
of young people voted in 2018, the highest midterm turnout in decades. It's not high enough.
Use Our Work to Inform Yours
Everyone has a role to play in the effort to promote greater and more equitable youth civic engagement. Whether you're an educator, policymaker, journalist, organizational leader, or a young person yourself, use our research to identify where you can make a difference and to drive conversations and initiatives in your community.
28%
of young people voted in 2018, the highest midterm turnout in decades. It's not high enough.
Take Action
Use Our Work to Inform Yours
Everyone has a role to play in the effort to promote greater and more equitable youth civic engagement. Whether you're an educator, policymaker, journalist, organizational leader, or a young person yourself, use our research to identify where you can make a difference and to drive conversations and initiatives in your community.Home Page Take Action
28%
of young people voted in 2018, the highest midterm turnout in decades. It's not high enough.
Use Our Work to Inform Yours
Everyone has a role to play in the effort to promote greater and more equitable youth civic engagement. Whether you're an educator, policymaker, journalist, organizational leader, or a young person yourself, use our research to identify where you can make a difference and to drive conversations and initiatives in your community.
CIRCLE in the News
How Pennsylvania teens are preparing to cast their first vote for president: ‘The boys mostly like Trump’
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Our data, and our Director of Impact Abby Kiesa, are cited in this piece about high school kids' attitudes on the election.
Young voters are going to be key to winning 2020
CNN
This op-ed extensively cites CIRCLE research on how youth shaped the 2018 midterms and their potential to shape 2020.
Why are kids today less patriotic?
The Conversation
As part of the Conversation's "Curious Kids" column that answers questions from teens, this piece cites CIRCLE data showing that young people are actually increasingly participating in politics.