In the Democratic primary race for the Massachusetts 7th District, Pressley drew support from precincts with more youth and people of color.
Youth of color and those without college experience can face more—and different—barriers to voting.
The youth-led movement against gun violence has focused on voter registration, which may help increase the electoral engagement of the youngest eligible voters.
The youngest eligible voters (ages 18-19) tend to lag behind their older peers, highlighting the need for efforts to engage them in democracy.
Young voters turned out, and their decisive preference for the Democratic candidate may have helped swing a close election.
Less than 2% of young Bostonians voted in the 2015 mayoral election.
Our estimates suggest that more than a third of young people in Virginia voted in the recent gubernatorial election.
This research, which originally appeared in The Conversation, outlines our merging study of "civic deserts" and the challenge they present to engaging young people.
Our exclusive survey of young people after the 2016 presidential election reveals stark divides and opportunities for youth civic engagement.