The Nation
According to a CIRCLE analysis from September, even solidly blue states are failing to reach the youngest potential voters, ages 18–19. Yet, there are a few key states with significant increases, however, such as Michigan, Nevada, Kansas
NPR
CIRCLE Deputy Director Abby Kiesa was quoted on the need to dispel a myth that all young people are liberal.
Elite Daily
CIRCLE Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg says it really matters for people to hear their peers advocating for voting. “Young people who think their peers are voting are far more likely to think they’ll also vote.”
The Washington Post
With voting in progress and the midterm election days away, young people’s turnout — or lack thereof — may again influence key races that will determine control of Congress.
NBC Washington
“Not only do voter ID policies directly impact young people, but they also add an extra layer of complication to voting,” said Ruby Belle Booth, CIRCLE’s elections coordinator.
USA Today
“Young people absolutely have the potential to change the election dramatically,” said Abby Kiesa, CIRCLE's deputy director.
Slate
CIRCLE found that the states that stand to be most affected by youth midterms turnout, like Colorado, have facilitative election laws like automatic, same-day, and/or pre-registration.
The Fulcrum
Given that registration numbers in most states, including many battleground states, are higher than this last historic midterm, it seems to be a positive sign for young people’s participation in the 2022 midterms,” said CIRCLE’s election coordinator, Ruby Belle Booth.
YR Media
CIRCLE data on youth voter turnout in recent elections adds context to this article about the importance of young people to the upcoming 2022 midterm elections.