State Policies and Statutes that Support Growing Voters
Our updated scan of state codes that encourage or facilitate electoral engagement and education for youth before they turn 18.
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Lack of Civic Information and Readiness Leading to Lower Latino Youth Turnout
CIRCLE's analysis of our 2022 youth survey data shines a light on some of the barriers that may prevent young Latinos from fully participating in elections.
Growing Voters Year-Round: Program Examples to Build Youth Engagement
Organizations can and should engage young people beyond and between elections in order to strengthen their democratic skills and their ties to local communities.
Inequities by Education and Differences by Gender Shape White Youth Civic Engagement
White youth are not a monolithic group, and young white people without college experience may lack some information and support needed to vote.
Young Asian Americans: Informed, Engaged, but Still Face Barriers to Vote
Asian American youth are as likely to be interested and engaged in civic life as their peers, but they’re less likely to feel politically qualified.
Gen Z Voted at a Higher Rate in 2022 than Previous Generations in their First Midterm Election
Historical data from the past 50 years of midterm elections shows young people are engaged but there are still profound inequities in participation.
Journalists, Youth, and the 2024 Election
Insights from leaders in the media illuminate how journalists and news organizations can better engage youth as audiences and co-creators in the 2024 election cycle.
CIRCLE Launches Teacher Leadership Task Force
These educators are learning together, supporting each other, and strengthening the implementation of Educating for American Democracy.
How Media and Supportive Local Institutions Can Grow Voters
From news outlets to social media platforms, institutions that make up a community’s media ecosystem must redouble their efforts to support young potential voters.