Youth Mail-In Voting Increased in 2020, but Restrictions Threaten Access in 2022
Young people tend to mail or drop off their ballots later than older voters, which may present challenges in states with less forgiving deadlines.
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Outreach from Community Organizations Is Key to Engaging Youth of Color
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.
Mail-In Voting Is Critical to Young Asian Americans’ Voter Participation
Efforts to restrict voting by mail or dropping off a ballot may undermine the engagement of a rising electoral force.
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.
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