Latest Research

With support from CIRCLE experts, youth researchers with 18by Vote conduct Groundbreaking Youth-Led Civic Engagement Research 

CIRCLE's Youth Electoral Significance Index is a data-based ranking of states and districts where young voters have the highest potential to shape 2024 election.

CIRCLE's early poll of youth (ages 18-34) ahead of the 2024 presidential election highlights major trends in young people's political views and participation.

CIRCLE's full report includes four in-depth analyses of Asian, Black, Latino, and White youth in the 2022 midterm elections.

New estimates show that 8 million youth are aging into the electorate in 2024, joining a diverse and politically active generation that can have a major impact on elections. 

Community leaders and institutions can learn from and implement strategies and tools used by educators to teach and engage youth.

CIRCLE's analysis of 2022 survey data on Black youth highlights an interest in civic engagement but a lack of the information needed to participate.

A major study of civic education in Illinois middle schools examines how civics implementation has been shaped by the state’s laws and context, but makes recommendations relevant to improving civic learning everywhere.

Our longstanding relationship with Illinois Civics Hub and other educators in the state has developed into a robust research-practice partnership with a profound impact on civic learning and on our own work.