Strong Signs of Asian American Youth Engagement in 2020
Young Asian Americans have historically voted at lower rates, but our polling reveals signs of increasing civic participation
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Youth Who Learned about Voting in High School More Likely to Become Informed and Engaged Voters
CIRCLE surveys show that there's a relationship between being encouraged to vote and taught how to do so by teachers and a host of indicators of civic engagement later in life.
Affected by COVID but Undermobilized in the Election: GOP Has Opportunity to Retain Conservative Youth
With past margins extremely close, a potentially influential percentage of previous Trump/GOP young voters have moved away from the President.
Youth Voter Registration Already Above or Closing In on 2016 Election Levels
In 20 states across the country, more young people are registered to vote now, months before the 2020 election, than were registered in November 2016
Youth Electoral Impact: An Update to our 2020 YESI Rankings
CIRCLE's exclusive rankings of the states and districts where youth can decide elections this November illustrate the power of young voters.
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.