Young Independents: Diverse, Disaffected, and Doubtful of their Vote's Power
Youth who don’t identify as Democrats or Republicans are less likely to vote and need more support to spur their engagement in democracy.
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Modest Increases in Youth Voter Registration Compared to 2022 Midterms
Among the newest eligible voters (ages 18-19), however, registrations remain lower.
The Views and Needs of College Students Ahead of the 2026 Election
Current students are likely to vote but they want more information, changes to U.S. politics, and material improvements to their lives.
Young People’s Finances and Overall Well-Being Are Key to their Political Engagement
Youth are struggling to make ends meet and have a wide range of needs that can improve their lives and civic participation.
Two-Thirds of Youth Have Shifted their Political Views in Recent Years
Young Americans are more likely to be moving left than right on the ideological spectrum
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.
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.