Young People's Ambivalent Relationship with Political Parties
Only 56% of young people, ages 18-24, choose to affiliate with the Democratic or Republican parties.
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So Much for "Slacktivism": Youth Translate Online Engagement to Offline Political Action
Our pre-election poll finds that young people who engage in political activity online are also more likely to engage in person.
Engaging a Broader Youth Electorate: 10 Recommendations for Increasing Voter Engagement
Our new study conducted with Opportunity Youth United highlights opportunities to make voting more accessible for low-income youth.
Ahead of the 2018 Midterms, A New Generation Finds its Political Voice
Young people increasingly believe that they have the ability to work together to effect social and political change.
Youth Engagement in the 2018 Election
Our exclusive pre-election poll finds that young people are paying attention to the election and intend to support Democrats.
Are Political Parties and Campaigns Reaching Young People in Civic Deserts?
Youth who live in places where they perceive few opportunities for civic engagement see fewer political ads, which is connected to lower voter turnout.
Ayanna Pressley and Youth Support for Democratic Challengers
In the Democratic primary race for the Massachusetts 7th District, Pressley drew support from precincts with more youth and people of color.
Why Youth Don’t Vote: Differences by Race and Education
Youth of color and those without college experience can face more—and different—barriers to voting.
How Do Young People Vote in Midterm Elections?
Youth support for Democrats has grown in recent years, but there are significant differences by race/ethnicity and gender.