Latest Research

Major inequities in youth voting by state, race, gender, and age subgroups continue to plague efforts to build a representative democracy.

Our new study finds three distinct profiles of democratic attitudes among youth, with major implications for strengthening youth engagement and protecting democracy.

Our post-election youth poll highlights the connections between young people's high school experiences and their civic attitudes and engagement later in life.

Our analysis of youth voter registration and turnout in 2022 highlights the need for policy implementation that accounts for racial inequities.

Initial findings from CIRCLE’s post-election youth poll highlight diverse barriers and a focus on economic issues among youth who didn’t vote

Young voters backed Harris overall but shifted toward Trump compared to 2020, especially white youth and young men 

Explore all CIRCLE data and analyses about young voters in the 2024 election.

To create a more inclusive civic environment, we must address the barriers that prevent young people from contributing meaningfully to their communities.

A CIRCLE analysis of voter file data as of late October shows notable progress among the youngest voters, but major differences by state