Overall Youth Turnout Down From 2020 But Strong in Battleground States
Young voters backed Harris overall but shifted toward Trump compared to 2020, especially white youth and young men
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The Youth Vote in 2024
Explore all CIRCLE data and analyses about young voters in the 2024 election.
Youth Expertise - Insufficient Representation Hurts Youth Civic Engagement
To create a more inclusive civic environment, we must address the barriers that prevent young people from contributing meaningfully to their communities.
One Week Away From Election Day, Most States Are Behind 2020 in Youth Voter Registration
A CIRCLE analysis of voter file data as of late October shows notable progress among the youngest voters, but major differences by state
Black Youth Are Invested in their Communities but Encounter Barriers to Voting
Our research finds that Black youth can have complex motivations for participating in elections, and that there is a nuanced relationship between their community belonging and voting.
Wisconsin's Young Voters, Rising Influence, and the 2024 Election
Wisconsin ranks highly in CIRCLE’s Youth Electoral Significance Index (YESI), a tool that highlights states and districts in which young people have the highest potential to influence the 2024 election results.
Voter Registration Policy: Impact and Potential for Equity
A CIRCLE white paper uses 2020-2021 voting and registration data to evaluate the impact of various laws in improving equity in participation.
Youth Expertise - Young and Leaving: How Nebraska’s Youth Exodus Could Impact Elections
As youth continue to move away, Nebraska communities lose young people’s unique perspectives and investments in the future.
Youth Expertise - Give Gen Z the Reins to Commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary
The upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 could present a vital opportunity to engage Gen Z in redefining patriotism and shaping national discourse.