Estimating Youth Turnout in Primaries
We're paying close attention to the accuracy of different data sources on youth participation in elections.
Are Exit Polls Accurately Measuring the Vote Choice of the Youth Electorate?
In 2014 and 2016, the youth vote choice captured by exit polls diverged slightly from subsequent survey findings.
2018 Youth Voter Turnout Increased in Every State
In all 42 states for which data is available, the percentage of eligible young people who cast ballots was higher in 2018 than in 2014.
28% of Young People Voted in 2018
Our new turnout estimate based on voter file data from 42 states shows a significant increase compared to 2014.