Young Voters in 2022: Black and Non-College Youth Were Underrepresented
Our analysis of 2022 exit poll data and population data highlights that white and college-educated youth remain overrepresented among midterm voters.
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Growing and Diversifying Youth Climate Activism
A survey conducted by CIRCLE and ACE illuminates barriers to participation and highlights strategies that can expand young people's engagement in climate action.
Youth More Optimistic about Democracy than Older Voters, Less Inclined to Identify with Major Parties
Young voters are more likely to trust elections and feel democracy is secure, as well as to identify as independents.
Youth Are Not a Monolith: How Different Young People Voted in 2022
Youth's voting preferences in the midterm election were shaped by their identities and experiences
The Abortion Election: How Youth Prioritized and Voted Based on Issues
Young people care deeply about a wide range of issues, but data shows abortion was their top concern and had the biggest impact on their vote.
Young Voters Decided Georgia and Nevada Senate Races, Shaped Results
Young voters in Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania gave Democratic candidates a winning advantage in close races.
Millions of Youth Cast Ballots, Decide Key 2022 Races
Young people, who overwhelmingly favored Democrats, had one of their highest turnout rates ever in a midterm and shaped results across the country.
Uneven Election Policies Across the Country Shape Youth Voting
Some states have made registering to vote and casting a ballot easier in recent years, while others have implemented new restrictive policies
Youth Voter Registration Is Up Compared to 2018—Especially in Key Battlegrounds
In more than half of states where data is available, there are more youth ages 18-24 registered to vote than in 2018. But the numbers among teens ages 18-19 are less positive.