Youth Turnout Rate Rises to at Least 52%
Youth Turnout Rate Rises to at Least 52% with 23 Million Voters Under 30 3.4 Million More Young People Vote than in 2004 Young Voters Account for at Least 60% of Overall Increase 18% of All Voters Were Young Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service, Medford, MA – An estimated 23 million Read More >
National Exit Polls Report Youth Represented 18 Percent of Voters
Young voters favor Obama over McCain by 66% to 32%
CIRCLE Youth Voter Election 2008 Resources & Data
As explained in this press release, CIRCLE expects to have estimates of the 2008 youth voter turnout available early on Nov. 5. Meanwhile, with the election two weeks away, CIRCLE releases data and analysis on youth voting: Our interactive map presents basic data on all 50 states. Our Quick Facts Sheet provides basic information on Read More >
Peter Levine at Bates College
CIRCLE Director Peter Levine will speak at the The Harward Center Civic Forum on the topic, “What Happens on November 5th? Activating Citizenship (No Matter Who Wins)”
Abby Kiesa on Youth Voting Panel at Kent State University
The Youth Vote panel will discuss the rise of the youth vote, its potential impact on the 2008 elections, and its impact on policy outcomes in 2008 and beyond. Sponsored by Campus Progress Action and the All Campus Programming Board (ACPB) of Kent State. To find out more go to www.campusprogress.org/events.