An expanded list of districts from our Youth Electoral Significance Index highlights youth can shape results across the country.

Many of the states with high youth voter turnout in the 2022 midterm elections had strong policies that make it easier to register and vote.

Young voters in Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania gave Democratic candidates a winning advantage in close races.

In recent elections, young people's participation in this perennially competitive state has been strong, and could be decisive in 2022 if youth are supported.

Our exclusive, data-driven ranking highlights the 2016 races where young people have the highest potential to decide elections.