Overall Youth Turnout Down From 2020 But Strong in Battleground States
Young voters backed Harris overall but shifted toward Trump compared to 2020, especially white youth and young men
Republican Youth Are Numerous, Politically Active, and More Moderate than Older Republicans
Our analysis of young people who identify as or lean Republican shows that they differ from older Republicans in some respects.
Queer Youth Are Powerful, Diverse, and Engaged—but Struggling with Mental Health
Politically active and worried about policies that affect them, queer youth embrace civic participation but face distinct challenges.
Young Voters and the Israel-Palestine Conflict
The conflict in the Middle East is one of several issues that may shape youth engagement in the 2024 election
Concern for Climate Change Directly Informs Youth Civic Engagement
A comprehensive analysis of young people's relationship to the issue of climate change based on CIRCLE's Pre-2024 Election Youth Survey
Youth and the 2024 Election: Likely to Vote and Ready to Drive Action on Key Political Issues
CIRCLE's early poll of youth (ages 18-34) ahead of the 2024 presidential election highlights major trends in young people's political views and participation.
Young Voters in 2022 by Race/Ethnicity
CIRCLE's full report includes four in-depth analyses of Asian, Black, Latino, and White youth in the 2022 midterm elections.
Inequities by Education and Differences by Gender Shape White Youth Civic Engagement
White youth are not a monolithic group, and young white people without college experience may lack some information and support needed to vote.
Young Asian Americans: Informed, Engaged, but Still Face Barriers to Vote
Asian American youth are as likely to be interested and engaged in civic life as their peers, but they’re less likely to feel politically qualified.
Gen Z, Aware of its Power, Wants to Have Impact on a Wide Range of Issues
The youngest generation of eligible voters already makes up the majority of the 18-29 age group and bring unique concerns and experiences to the electorate.