Young Voters Decided Georgia and Nevada Senate Races, Shaped Results
Young voters in Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania gave Democratic candidates a winning advantage in close races.
Youth Voter Registration Is Up Compared to 2018—Especially in Key Battlegrounds
In more than half of states where data is available, there are more youth ages 18-24 registered to vote than in 2018. But the numbers among teens ages 18-19 are less positive.
Two-Thirds of Youth Support Sanders in Nevada Caucus
While turnout was low, 1 in 6 caucusgoers was a young voter, and their decisive preference for Bernie Sanders helped propel him to a big victory.
Youth Turnout Among Teens Shows Need for Growing Voters
We estimate that only 23% of eligible voters under age 20 cast ballots in the 2018 midterm elections.
Youth in Politics: On the Ground in the 2016 Primaries
Learn about the work of organizations that worked to engage local youth in key states during the 2016 primaries.
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.