Latest Research

Our recent paper adds to existing scholarship on young people's interest in running for elected office, the barriers they perceive, and ways to support them.

Young people tend to mail or drop off their ballots later than older voters, which may present challenges in states with less forgiving deadlines.

Our analysis finds that local groups and institutions can help connect youth to democratic participation, but they must do better to reach a wide diversity of young people.

Efforts to restrict voting by mail or dropping off a ballot may undermine the engagement of a rising electoral force.

Ahead of National Voter Registration Day, there's a lot of work to do to register 18- and 19-year-olds: the newest eligible voters.

A new CIRCLE white paper outlines inequities in who is encouraged to seek elected office, and how we can support more young candidates.

A new CIRCLE report based on a survey of students and educators in the state offers major findings and recommendations for more effective and equitable civic learning.

In recent elections, young people's participation in this perennially competitive state has been strong, and could be decisive in 2022 if youth are supported.

The Wisconsin governor's race is #1 in our Youth Electoral Significance Index ranking of elections where youth can have a decisive impact.