Youth Voter Registration Exceeds 2016 Levels in Most States
However, in 16 states, registration among youth ages 18-19 is lower than in 2016, suggesting the pandemic may have hindered efforts to reach the youngest eligible voters
Five Weeks Away: Youth Voter Registration Up from 2016 but Lagging for Youngest Eligible Voters
In many states, the number of young people (ages 18-24) registered to vote is already higher than in November 2016, but among youth ages 18-19 more states are still far behind.
Youth Voter Registration Already Above or Closing In on 2016 Election Levels
In 20 states across the country, more young people are registered to vote now, months before the 2020 election, than were registered in November 2016
Poll: Young People Believe they Can Lead Change in Unprecedented Election Cycle
A CIRCLE survey of young people shows that youth engagement is higher than in 2016 and 2018, but access to information about registration and voting in an election during the pandemic may be an issue.
2014 Youth Turnout and Registration Rates Lowest Ever Recorded
Changes to civic education, youth engagement, and electoral outreach will be essential to reversing this trend in 2016 and beyond.
Teens and Elections
The youngest eligible voters (ages 18-19) tend to lag behind their older peers, highlighting the need for efforts to engage them in democracy.
Youth Voter Registration and the 2014 Midterms: Lessons from 2010
Explore our comprehensive analyses of youth voter registration, including how young people register, why some don't, and why some registered youth don't vote.
From #Parkland to the Polls: Teen Activism and Youth Voting in 2018
The youth-led movement against gun violence has focused on voter registration, which may help increase the electoral engagement of the youngest eligible voters.