The key assets of our CIRCLE Growing Voters framework are associated with higher self-reported voter turnout and civic action among underserved groups.

An analysis of post-2024 election data reveals strong associations between young people's economic situations and their civic life.

Young people are feeling underrepresented and underserved by the political system.

Half of young people are not spending time with others in person, and those youth are less likely to vote and participate in civic life.

Young people belong to movements, engage in protests, and advocate for issues. But there’s a disconnect between their economic concerns and struggles, and their capacity to engage in democracy.

In several states, youth in rural communities participated at a higher rate than their urban / suburban peers in the 2024 election.

Lack of information, educational inequities, and financial struggles shaped youth participation in the past election.

On the other hand, social media companies, major political parties, and Congress are among young people’s least trusted institutions.

As young people increasingly get political information on social media, they need media literacy skills to help navigate what they read—and vote.