Youth Engagement in the 2018 Election
Our exclusive pre-election poll finds that young people are paying attention to the election and intend to support Democrats.
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Are Political Parties and Campaigns Reaching Young People in Civic Deserts?
Youth who live in places where they perceive few opportunities for civic engagement see fewer political ads, which is connected to lower voter turnout.
Ayanna Pressley and Youth Support for Democratic Challengers
In the Democratic primary race for the Massachusetts 7th District, Pressley drew support from precincts with more youth and people of color.
Why Youth Don’t Vote: Differences by Race and Education
Youth of color and those without college experience can face more—and different—barriers to voting.
How Do Young People Vote in Midterm Elections?
Youth support for Democrats has grown in recent years, but there are significant differences by race/ethnicity and gender.
A Civic Imperative for Media Literacy
A commentary on the PACE paper “Infogagement: Citizenship and Democracy in the Age of Connection” co-written by Abby Kiesa and collaborator D.C. Vito
From #Parkland to the Polls: Teen Activism and Youth Voting in 2018
The youth-led movement against gun violence has focused on voter registration, which may help increase the electoral engagement of the youngest eligible voters.
Millennials' Diverse Political Views: A Typology of the Rising Generation
Our analysis of young people's views goes beyond liberal/conservative to explore their core values and their belief (or lack thereof) in civic engagement.
Teens and Elections
The youngest eligible voters (ages 18-19) tend to lag behind their older peers, highlighting the need for efforts to engage them in democracy.