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.
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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.
In Half of States, Youth Voter Registration Lower Now than in 2018
However, among youth ages 18-19, most states are far behind their 2018 numbers.
More than 8 Million Youth Are Newly Eligible Voters in 2022
Young people who have turned 18 since the 2020 election are a sizable group that is diversifying the electorate and can have a decisive impact on the midterms.
Major National Issues Like Abortion May Spur Youth Mobilization
Recent polling finds that young people disagree with the Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade, and that it makes them more likely to vote in the midterms.
Youth Can Have a Decisive Role in 2022 Midterms in Georgia
Young people of color are critical in this electoral battleground, but new voting laws pose challenges to equitable participation.
Youth of Color Are Key to 2022 Midterms in Arizona
Young voters in Arizona can have a big impact in the 2022 midterms, but barriers to voting create challenges that campaigns and organizations must address.
Major Report: How to Drastically Increase Youth Voter Participation and Reduce Inequities in Turnout
A report and initiative from the leading youth voting research center at Tufts University introduces a new framework for increasing the youth vote based on exclusive data on the civic experiences and needs of teens.