Political Homes
When young people have access to a political home, they are more likely to vote and take action in our democracy.
A framework to help organizations support youth
Young people need political homes that provide a sense of belonging, help youth develop their voice, and give them opportunities for learning and participation. Our framework identifies five key elements of a political home and gives organizations tools to become better civic spaces for 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.
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.
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.
Youth Attitudes about Democracy
A major CIRCLE report, produced in partnership with Protect Democracy, examines young people's attitudes toward our system of government.
Civic Engagement and Afterschool Programs
A report from the Afterschool Alliance, co-produced by CIRCLE, examines the potential for civic learning and participation in afterschool programs.
Supporting Young Leaders
CIRCLE's Young Leaders Learning Community helped youth learn valuable civic skills and provided insights on working effectively with young leaders and organizers.
Latest Research
Civic Education in Early Elementary Grades: Challenges and Potential of Inquiry-Based Learning
Insights from a CIRCLE evaluation of inquiry-based civics implementation in Massachusetts.
Building Political Homes for Youth
Five key elements for organizations that want to support young people’s democratic belonging and civic engagement.
25 Things We Learned about Young Voters in 2025
25 data points from CIRCLE research released in 2025, covering everything from elections to the issues and movements that ignited civic engagement.
Classroom Climate for Civic Development: Evidence from Scholarship and Practice
Recent research on civic learning, and CIRCLE's own work evaluating a civics curriculum, underscores the importance of treating classrooms as civic institutions.
“Ripe For Organizing”: Youth Civic Engagement Lessons from Alabama
Our analysis of the landscape of youth participation in Alabama highlights challenges and opportunities in a state with a rich history of civic action.
CIRCLE in the News
Seona Maskara’s Search for Political Homes
Tufts Daily
ReCenter Indiana releases new research on why young Hoosiers often don’t vote
Hamilton County Reporter
County clerk’s office teams up with Chicago Bears to launch inaugural student election judge program
Chicago Tribune
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