Growing Voters: Engaging Youth Before they Reach Voting Age to Strengthen Democracy
Multiple stakeholders have a role to play in creating the conditions for increased and more equitable youth voting.
2018 Youth Voter Turnout Increased in Every State
In all 42 states for which data is available, the percentage of eligible young people who cast ballots was higher in 2018 than in 2014.
Political Outreach to Youth Was Effective in the 2018 Midterms
While contact from campaigns surged, too many young people remained left out, undermobilized, and underrepresented in the electorate.
The Gun Violence Prevention Movement Fueled Youth Engagement in 2018
A majority of young people paid attention to the Parkland school shooting, and supporters of the movement were more likely to participate in the election.
Five Takeaways on Social Media and the Youth Vote in 2018
Because of their immense reach and potential to reach a broad range of young people, social media played a crucial role in the 2018 midterm elections cycle.
County by County, Youth of Color Key to Democrats in 2018
Across several highly competitive statewide elections, Democratic candidates performed better in counties with a high proportion of young people—especially youth of color.
Election Night 2018: Historically High Youth Turnout, Support for Democrats
Our day-after estimate found that 31% of young people cast ballots in the 2018 midterms, overwhelmingly for Democratic candidates
Young People's Ambivalent Relationship with Political Parties
Only 56% of young people, ages 18-24, choose to affiliate with the Democratic or Republican parties.
So Much for "Slacktivism": Youth Translate Online Engagement to Offline Political Action
Our pre-election poll finds that young people who engage in political activity online are also more likely to engage in person.