Youth Voter Registration Has Surpassed 2018 Levels in Many States, but It's Lagging for the Youngest Voters
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.
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Supporting Young People on their Path to Running for Office
A new CIRCLE white paper outlines inequities in who is encouraged to seek elected office, and how we can support more young candidates.
Report: The State of Civic Education in Rhode Island
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.
The Youth Electorate Has the Potential to Decide Elections in Pennsylvania
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 Youth Vote Could be Decisive in Wisconsin 2022 Midterm Races
The Wisconsin governor's race is #1 in our Youth Electoral Significance Index ranking of elections where youth can have a decisive impact.
Educating about Elections in a Partisan Age
An article from our Deputy Director Abby Kiesa and partners at CERG in the latest issue of Social Education
Youth Poll Worker Programs are a Key but Underused Way to Grow Voters
Young people who work at the polls learn about the voting process, acquire skills, and support electoral participation in their communities.
Where the Youth Vote Can Be Decisive in the 2022 Elections
CIRCLE’s updated, exclusive data-based rankings of the races where youth can influence results seek to expand conversations about young people’s role in elections.
From News Attention to Action: A Key Role for Civic Organizations
Media can play a key role in young people's civic development and engagement, especially when civic organizations give youth opportunities to turn information to action.