Major inequities in youth voting by state, race, gender, and age subgroups continue to plague efforts to build a representative democracy.

Our analysis of youth voter registration and turnout in 2022 highlights the need for policy implementation that accounts for racial inequities.

Our research finds that Black youth can have complex motivations for participating in elections, and that there is a nuanced relationship between their community belonging and voting.

CIRCLE's early poll of youth (ages 18-34) ahead of the 2024 presidential election highlights major trends in young people's political views and participation.

CIRCLE's full report includes four in-depth analyses of Asian, Black, Latino, and White youth in the 2022 midterm elections.

CIRCLE's analysis of 2022 survey data on Black youth highlights an interest in civic engagement but a lack of the information needed to participate.

CIRCLE's analysis of our 2022 youth survey data shines a light on some of the barriers that may prevent young Latinos from fully participating in elections.

White youth are not a monolithic group, and young white people without college experience may lack some information and support needed to vote.

Asian American youth are as likely to be interested and engaged in civic life as their peers, but they’re less likely to feel politically qualified. 

Historical data from the past 50 years of midterm elections shows young people are engaged but there are still profound inequities in participation.