We estimate that turnout was even higher in battleground states, and that young people's support for the President was key to his reelection.
Data from our 2012 poll of young people finds that 40% don't know key information about the voting process.
Our analysis, highlighted in the New York Times, shows that members of both generations voted at similar rates in their first two elections.
Our comprehensive survey of young people includes analysis of youth intention to vote, electoral outreach, and breakdowns by race/ethnicity and education.
The simple act of asking young people to vote is one of the most effective ways to engage them in elections.
We explore just what it may mean if youth are excited about an election, and its implications for their voter participation and vote choice.
Our study finds no evidence that AmeriCorps politically mobilizes young people, and that non-voters are actually more likely to enroll in the program.
Explore all our analyses of youth turnout and vote choice in the 2012 Republican primaries and caucuses.
A new working paper highlights various disparities in the political and civic participation of youth.