Across several highly competitive statewide elections, Democratic candidates performed better in counties with a high proportion of young people—especially youth of color.
Our day-after estimate found that 31% of young people cast ballots in the 2018 midterms, overwhelmingly for Democratic candidates
Only 56% of young people, ages 18-24, choose to affiliate with the Democratic or Republican parties.
Our pre-election poll finds that young people who engage in political activity online are also more likely to engage in person.
Our new study conducted with Opportunity Youth United highlights opportunities to make voting more accessible for low-income youth.
Our exclusive pre-election poll finds that young people are paying attention to the election and intend to support Democrats.
Youth who live in places where they perceive few opportunities for civic engagement see fewer political ads, which is connected to lower voter turnout.
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.