Latest Research

As a group, states that strengthened their civic standards have higher youth turnout, though the biggest shift was between 2004 and 2008

We estimate that 66% of young people with at least some college experience voted in 2012, compared with 35% of those who have not attended college

In two new fact sheets we provide in-depth analysis of differences between younger and older voters, and between young voters of different identities.

We estimate that turnout was even higher in battleground states, and that young people's support for the President was key to his reelection.

Data from our 2012 poll of young people finds that 40% don't know key information about the voting process.

Our analysis, highlighted in the New York Times, shows that members of both generations voted at similar rates in their first two elections.

Our comprehensive survey of young people includes analysis of youth intention to vote, electoral outreach, and breakdowns by race/ethnicity and education.

Our new fact sheet explores the current state of civic education standards and its implications for young Americans' civic knowledge

The simple act of asking young people to vote is one of the most effective ways to engage them in elections.