Youth Voting in the 2016 Primaries

New Analysis: Political Engagement of Asian American, African American, and Latino Youth

2014 Midterms: Why (Some) Registered Youth Don’t Vote

When it comes to youth political engagement, especially in midterm elections, getting youth to register is only half the battle. That is one of the takeaways from our latest fact sheet on young people’s registration and turnout rates in midterm elections, with particular focus on the 2010 contest, the election most comparable to the upcoming 2014 midterm.

Young Women Drive Youth Turnout

Only 12.3 Million Young People, 18-29, Voted for President Obama in ‘12; Down from 14.8 Million in ‘08

Immigration and the 2012 Election

High School Civic Education Linked to Voting Participation and Political Knowledge, No Effect on Partisanship or Candidate Selection

Education Gap Persists: 66% of youth with any college experience turned out to vote, 35% of youth with no college experience

Support for President Obama Varied Greatly by Gender and Race

More Analysis of Young Voters on Issues, House Candidate Support, Differences from Older Voters

Impact of AmeriCorps on Voting: Study Finds No Evidence that AmeriCorps Mobilizes Young People Politically; Non-voters More Likely to Enroll in Program

Official Youth Turnout Rate in 2010 was 24%

Reweighted Exit Poll Data Suggest Youth Turnout May Have Reached 22.8%

Youth Voters in the 2010 Elections

FEATURED: Voter Registration Among Young People in 2008

The new CIRCLE fact sheet “Voter Registration Among Young People in 2008” presents detailed information on registration rates among young people, broken down by racial and ethnic groups, differences in educational background, married and unmarried individuals, urbanicity, and state-by-state information.

FEATURED: Voter Turnout Among Young Women and Men in the 2008 Presidential Election

The new CIRCLE fact sheet “Voter Turnout Among Young Women and Men in the 2008 Presidential Election” presents information on voter turnout for women and men with detailed information about racial and ethnic groups, differences in educational background and married and unmarried individuals.

FEATURED: The Minority Youth Vote in the 2008 Presidential Election

With the midterms less than a week away, turnout among young people is an important factor. According to CIRCLE’s new fact sheet “The Minority Youth Vote in the 2008 Presidential Election” youth voter turnout increased for young people of all races between the 2004 and 2008 elections, with the exception of young white voters, whose turnout remained unchanged.

FEATURED: Will Young Voters Turn Out for the 2010 Election?

The volatile turnout of young people will be an important factor in the midterm elections, less than two months away. A new CIRCLE Fact Sheet on youth voter turnout by state provides historical perspective on the upcoming election.

New Study Examines Impact of State Election Law Reforms on Young Voters

New Census Data Confirm Increase in Youth Voter Turnout In 2008 Election

Turnout by Education, Race and Gender and Other 2008 Youth Voting Statistics

CIRCLE Youth Voter Election 2008 Resources & Data

FEATURED: Young Voters in the 2008 Primaries/Caucuses

FEATURED: The Youth Vote in the 2008 Early Contests (NH, MI, NV, SC, & FL)

Based on entrance poll data provided by Edison/Mitofsky, this fact sheet analyzes the demographic make-up of young voters in NH, MI, NV, SC & FL, as well as information on young people’s top issues and vote choices. Voter turnout data is also presented (see Table below).

How Young People Expressed Their Political Views in 2006

Voter Registration Among Young People

Young Urban Voters in the Midterm Election Year 2006

Quick Facts About Young Voters by Metropolitan Area: The Midterm Elections 2006

Quick Facts About Young Voters by State: The Midterm Election Year 2006

Youth Voter Turnout Increases in 2006

Civic Engagement Among non-College Attending Youth

State Voter Registration and Election Day Laws

College Students in the 2004 Election

How Teachers’ Preparation Relates to Students’ Civic Knowledge and Engagement in the United States: Analysis from the IEA Civic Education Study

Quick Facts on Young Voters: 2004

Participation in Sports and Civic Engagement

Federal Policies for Civic Education and Service

Religious Service Attendance and Civic Engagement Among 15 to 25 Year Olds

Civic Engagement Among Young Men and Women

Civic Engagement Among Minority Youth

Young Voters in the 2006 Elections

College Attendance and Civic Engagement Among 18 to 25 Year Olds

Civic Engagement among Recent College Graduates

Civic Engagement among 2-year and 4-year College Students

Higher Education and Civic Engagement: Summary

Quick Facts About Young Voters: 2006

The New Face of America’s Social-Issue Voters

The Youth Vote 2004

Youth Voter Turnout in the States during the 2004 Presidential and 2002 Midterm Elections

Voter Turnout Among Young Women and Men

Electoral Engagement Among Minority Youth

Electoral Engagement Among Non-College Attending Youth

Young People and Political Campaigning on the Internet