Where Young Voters Can Decide Elections in 2026
CIRCLE's Youth Electoral Significance Index provides data-based rankings of the U.S. Senate and Governor elections where the youth can swing a race.
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Youth Are Likely to Vote in 2026—But Want to See Big Changes in Democracy
Exclusive data from a CIRCLE / When We All Vote youth survey provides insights on what youth want and need to vote in the midterms.
49 Million Young People Will Be Eligible to Vote in the 2026 Midterms
Youth ages 18-29 are a large, powerful, and diverse voting bloc that can use their voice to shape electoral outcomes.
Sustained Professional Learning is Key to the Successful Implementation of New Civics Curricula
Interconnected evaluation efforts among CIRCLE, DESE, and the One8 Foundation have provided valuable insights into how the Investigating History curriculum has been implemented.
Stronger Civic Access, Support, and Culture Address Engagement Gaps by Rurality and Education
The key assets of our CIRCLE Growing Voters framework are associated with higher self-reported voter turnout and civic action among underserved groups.
The 50 Million: Gen Z’s Power, Priorities, and Participation
In a major survey conducted in partnership with When We All Vote, over 5,000 young people shared their political values, priorities, and inflection points ahead of the 2026 midterms.
“It's the Economy, Stupid”: Young People’s Financial Struggles Shape their Political Views and Engagement
An analysis of post-2024 election data reveals strong associations between young people's economic situations and their civic life.
Update: Proposed Restrictions on Voter Registration Are Likely to Harm Young Voters
Proposed legislation like the SAVE America Act could impose onerous barriers to youth electoral participation.
“We Have the Least Amount of Agency in Our Future, but the Most Future to Live”: Youth Share their Distrust of Democracy
Young people are feeling underrepresented and underserved by the political system.