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.
Super Tuesday
Young people made their voices heard on Super Tuesday, when 14 states held primaries.
Exclusive Data and Analysis
Young people are playing an important role in the 2020 primaries, and Super Tuesday was no different. Explore our state-by-state estimates and analysis of youth voter turnout and youth vote choice on the biggest day of the Democratic primaries.
Growing Voters
State statutes can facilitate voter education and engagement long before youth turn 18.
Support for Practices that Grow Voters
Our exclusive scan of statewide statutes that allow, mandate, or support various aspects of electoral education and engagement for young people before the turn 18 highlight the various ways that states can support Growing Voters.
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.
Meet Our Team
Get to know the people behind the numbers.
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
Young People of Color Shaped Key Super Tuesday Primaries
In four large, diverse states, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders performed very differently in counties with high proportions of Black youth and in those with high Latino youth.
Young People Still Not Coalescing Behind Joe Biden
The former Vice President lost the youth vote to Bernie Sanders by double digits, suggesting he still has work to do to appeal to young voters.
Youth Volunteering on Political Campaigns
Millions of young people have lent their energy to candidates and campaigns, but many more would do so if given the opportunity.
Joe Biden Wins Young Voters for the First Time in 2020
Youth turnout increased in Missouri and Mississippi compared to previous years with just one party holding competitive primaries
State Policies and Statutes that Support Growing Voters
Our comprehensive scan of state codes that encourage or facilitate electoral engagement and education for youth before they turn 18
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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
Are Gen Z Activists MIA?
MediaPost
Our Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg is interviewed about young people's civic participation, and how various stakeholders can engage them.
Why Younger Voters Matter
KSFR
Our Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg shares CIRCLE data and insights on youth voting historically and in the 2020 primaries.
Will it ever be possible to get out the youth vote?
PBS Newshour
Our Director of Impact Abby Kiesa comments on the importance of youth voting during the 2020 primaries and beyond.