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.
Across several highly competitive statewide elections, Democratic candidates performed better in counties with a high proportion of young people—especially youth of color.
Our day-after estimate found that 31% of young people cast ballots in the 2018 midterms, overwhelmingly for Democratic candidates
In 2014 and 2016, the youth vote choice captured by exit polls diverged slightly from subsequent survey findings.
Only 56% of young people, ages 18-24, choose to affiliate with the Democratic or Republican parties.
Our pre-election poll finds that young people who engage in political activity online are also more likely to engage in person.
Our exclusive pre-election poll finds that young people are paying attention to the election and intend to support Democrats.
Youth of color and those without college experience can face more—and different—barriers to voting.
Youth support for Democrats has grown in recent years, but there are significant differences by race/ethnicity and gender.