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
Deeply Affected by the Pandemic, Youth Are Committed to Helping Others
Young people in America have been hit hard by COVID-19, but they're taking action to help their communities and it's influencing their political views and engagement.
Growing Voters: A Profile of the Youngest Eligible Voters in 2020
Like their slightly older peers, youth ages 18-21 are active and engaged in civic life. Are the institutions that help them develop as voters doing their part?
The Potential Impact of Youth of Color in Key 2020 Elections
In several states and districts in our Youth Electoral Significance Index, youth of color could be a decisive electoral force this November.
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.
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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
Minnesota youth vote likely to have outsized effect in 2020 election
Minnesota Star Tribune
Reporting on CIRCLE research that reveals youth are engaged in the election and may have an especially high impact in Minnesota
Young people believe activism can help. But voting? That’s a different story
The Boston Globe
This op-ed from a young voter cites CIRCLE polling data and highlights systemic barriers to youth political participation.
Report: Young Voters To Have Big Impact On Presidential Election In Wisconsin
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin's NPR station reports on our Youth Electoral Significance Index, which highlights the potential of young voters to prove decisive in the state.