Nearly 1 in 4 Iowa caucusgoers was under age 30, and their strong preference for Senator Sanders propelled him toward a top finish.
Social and local media have played a key role, and there are challenges and great opportunities for media to connect diverse youth to information about engagement.
Our exclusive poll finds that many young people feel they're part of a movement, know other youth who are working on campaigns, and are otherwise engaged with the caucuses.
Our exclusive poll of young Iowans suggest the potential for historic youth participation--and may spell trouble among young voters for national polling leader Joe Biden.
Underage youth may not be able to vote in the general election, but their voices and actions can be a vital part of the political process
The upcoming presidential election is a valuable opportunity to teach young people how to understand, create, and engage with news and other media.
Our research show that youth contribute to electoral campaigns at similar rates than older adults.