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

During the 2016 primaries, Clinton won young voters in just two of the 27 states for which we have data.

Explore our comprehensive report of youth turnout, vote choice, and the composition of the youth electorate

Youth support for Democrats has grown in recent years, but there are significant differences by race/ethnicity and gender.

Our exclusive pre-election poll finds that young people are paying attention to the election and intend to support Democrats.

Young people and people of color remain the biggest supporters of the President.

While contact from campaigns surged, too many young people remained left out, undermobilized, and underrepresented in the electorate.

Only 56% of young people, ages 18-24, choose to affiliate with the Democratic or Republican parties.