The Top 50 U.S. House Races Where Youth Can Shape 2024 Election Results
An expanded list of districts from our Youth Electoral Significance Index highlights youth can shape results across the country.
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CIRCLE Shares and Learns Key Insights on Supporting Civic Engagement for All Youth
We connected with leaders and organizers at conferences and summits across the country to share our latest research.
Non-College Youth Need Information and Opportunities to Engage in Civic Life
Our analysis of youth without college experience, including "opportunity youth" who are also unemployed, shows major needs for outreach and support.
Changes to Election Laws May Affect Youth Voting in 2024
A handful of states have made voter registration easier, but others have implemented new voter ID requirements or rolled back vote by mail.
Participatory Budgeting in Schools Helps Build Student Voice and Civic Skills
CIRCLE’s work with Illinois Civics Hub highlights how these projects can engage students and enhance civic learning
Youth Voter Registration Is a Major Challenge in the 2024 Election
New data comparing youth registered in July 2024 to November 2020 shows that most states have a lot of work to do.
Queer Youth Are Powerful, Diverse, and Engaged—but Struggling with Mental Health
Politically active and worried about policies that affect them, queer youth embrace civic participation but face distinct challenges.
Lack of Civic Support for Rural Youth May Lead to Lower Civic Engagement
CIRCLE survey data suggests young people in rural communities need more than access to information and opportunities: they need support to vote and take civic action.
CIRCLE Launches Inaugural Young Leaders Learning Community Cohort with The Allstate Foundation
The 12 civic leaders, ages 16-29, will continue to develop leadership, media, and financial skills in the program.