Young Voters in the 2016 General Election
Explore our comprehensive report of youth turnout, vote choice, and the composition of the youth electorate
From #Parkland to the Polls: Teen Activism and Youth Voting in 2018
The youth-led movement against gun violence has focused on voter registration, which may help increase the electoral engagement of the youngest eligible voters.
Virginia Youth Voter Turnout Doubled between 2009 and 2017
Our estimates suggest that more than a third of young people in Virginia voted in the recent gubernatorial election.
23% of Youth Vote in Alabama, Propel Doug Jones to Victory
Young voters turned out, and their decisive preference for the Democratic candidate may have helped swing a close election.
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.
28% of Young People Voted in 2018
Our new turnout estimate based on voter file data from 42 states shows a significant increase compared to 2014.