Youth More Optimistic about Democracy than Older Voters, Less Inclined to Identify with Major Parties
Young voters are more likely to trust elections and feel democracy is secure, as well as to identify as independents.
Young Republicans, Young Trump Voters, and the Future of the GOP
Understanding the identities, views, and civic access of young conservatives and Republicans is key to ensuring all youth have paths to participation in civic life.
Affected by COVID but Undermobilized in the Election: GOP Has Opportunity to Retain Conservative Youth
With past margins extremely close, a potentially influential percentage of previous Trump/GOP young voters have moved away from the President.
Does the Age of a Presidential Candidate Matter to Young Voters?
It does not appear to be a decisive factor for youth as they consider presidential candidates.
Youth Voting in the 2012 Primaries
Explore all our analyses of youth turnout and vote choice in the 2012 Republican primaries and caucuses.
Young Voters on 2016 Candidates: Meh
Several potential 2016 presidential candidates don't rate highly among youth who participated in the 2014 midterms.
Millennials and the 2016 Presidential Election
Data from our exclusive pre-election poll highlights young people's attitudes toward the candidates and the election.
Millennials After 2016: Post-Election Poll Analysis
Our exclusive survey of young people after the 2016 presidential election reveals stark divides and opportunities for youth civic engagement.
Race, Gender, Party Shaped the Republican Youth Vote on Super Tuesday
Various demographic factors influenced who young Republicans voted for across the party's Super Tuesday primaries and caucuses.
Young Voters in the 2016 South Carolina Republican Primary
Our analysis highlights the issues and candidate qualities that mattered most to Republican youth in the state.