Changes to Election Laws May Affect Youth Voting in 2024
A handful of states have made voter registration easier, but others have implemented new voter ID requirements or rolled back vote by mail.
Lack of Civic Support for Rural Youth May Lead to Lower Civic Engagement
CIRCLE survey data suggests young people in rural communities need more than access to information and opportunities: they need support to vote and take civic action.
Youth Who Develop their Voice in High School Are More Likely to Vote
New CIRCLE research shows a positive relationship between political participation and opportunities to develop student voice in and out of the classroom.
Supporting K-12 Administrators is Key to Growing Voters
With generous philanthropic support, two CIRCLE-led initiatives in 2023 helped educators strategize how to support teaching for democracy.
Growing Voters in Rural Communities
Supporting Youth, Creating Opportunity, and Strengthening Democracy
Where Youth Can Influence 2024 Elections
CIRCLE's Youth Electoral Significance Index is a data-based ranking of states and districts where young voters have the highest potential to shape 2024 election.
The Top 50 U.S. House Races Where Youth Can Shape 2024 Election Results
An expanded list of districts from our Youth Electoral Significance Index highlights youth can shape results across the country.
41 Million Members of Gen Z Will Be Eligible to Vote in 2024
New estimates show that 8 million youth are aging into the electorate in 2024, joining a diverse and politically active generation that can have a major impact on elections.
Community Organizations as Civic Educators: Resources to Help Grow Voters
Community leaders and institutions can learn from and implement strategies and tools used by educators to teach and engage youth.
Growing Voters Year-Round: Program Examples to Build Youth Engagement
Organizations can and should engage young people beyond and between elections in order to strengthen their democratic skills and their ties to local communities.