2020 Youth Poll
Our comprehensive survey of young people highlights their interest in the election but potential challenges to voting during a pandemic.
Poll: Young People Believe they Can Lead Change
Young Americans are in the streets fighting for causes they believe in, paying attention to the election, and ready to make their voices heard for the candidates and issues they care about. But will they be ready to register and vote in an election held in the shadow of COVID-19?
Top 10 Races
CIRCLE's exclusive rankings of where youth may swing elections can help inform strategies, investment, and outreach.
2020 Youth Electoral Significance Index
Young people can be a powerful force at the ballot box. Our Youth Electoral Significance Index (YESI) ranks the top 10 states and districts where the youth vote has the highest potential to swing the presidential, Senate, and House elections this November.
Youth Data Tool
CIRCLE's exclusive online tool includes more than 40 indicators at the national, state, district, and county levels.
Youth Voting and Civic Engagement in America
To what extent are young people across the country participating in civic and political life, and what are the community conditions that help, hinder, and shape that engagement? Our comprehensive data tool allows you to better understand the landscape of youth civic engagement so you can help improve it.
Racial Justice
We stand with communities affected by violence and reaffirm our commitment to supporting all youth's equitable engagement in civic life.
Statement on Anti-Blackness and Our Communities
The CIRCLE team condemns violence and brutality against Black communities. We are redoubling our efforts to support Black youth, support our African-American colleagues in the field, and advance racial equity and justice.
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.
Latest Research
Poll: Young People Believe they Can Lead Change in Unprecedented Election Cycle
A CIRCLE survey of young people shows that youth engagement is higher than in 2016 and 2018, but access to information about registration and voting in an election during the pandemic may be an issue.
Guardians of Democracy: Civic Educator Credential Project
An update on our partnerships in Florida and Illinois focused on training teachers to incorporate effective civic education pedagogies.
CIRCLE Studying Civic Education in Massachusetts
Our comprehensive study, in partnership with other researchers, will help identify what the state must do to effectively and equitably implement new civics requirements.
Young Women's Political Engagement in Elections and Beyond
Data from CIRCLE polling shows that young women voted at higher rates than men in 2018, are more likely to support social movements and engage in activism, and feel prepared to participate in civic life.
Young People and Vote By Mail: Lessons for 2020
Our analysis of which youth voted by mail in 2012 and 2016, how they did it, and why, can offer insights to those looking to expand the practice in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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
Plenty of Signs Surging Youth Vote Will Play Major Role in 2020 Election 
Voice of America
Our Director of Impact, Abby Kiesa, comments on young voters' potential to shape the upcoming election.
'We're tired of waiting': GenZ is ready for a revolution
CNN
CIRCLE Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg offers commentary on young people's experiences and commitment to social change.
'It was time to take charge': the Black youth leading the George Floyd protests
The Guardian
CIRCLE Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg comments on the rise of youth activism in protests over racial justice.