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You Ask, We Answer: More than ¾ of 18-29 Registered Non-College Youth Voted in 2008 [Infographic]
In almost every state (with the exception of North Dakota) citizens are required to register before they can vote. Voter turnout rates are positively correlated with voter registration in the 2008 election (and in past elections, except for 1972). Recently we reported that voter turnout among registered college students in 2008 was 87%. Subsequently, we Read More >
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You Ask, We Answer: 16.8 Million New Youth Eligible to Vote in 2012
As the 2012 general election campaigns begin, it’s important to remember that the pool of young people eligible to vote will look different in 2012 than it did in 2008. A new group of potential voters who were not eligible to vote in 2008 (because of age) will be eligible to vote in 2012. These Read More >
You Ask, We Answer: Youth Vote Choice in Battleground States 1992-2008 [Infographic]
In three states, the youth vote made the difference for Obama in 2008, meaning that if you subtracted all the under-30 votes, the state would flip from Blue to Red in 2008. In North Carolina, Obama won the state, taking 74% of the under 30s but losing all the older age groups. In Indiana, Obama Read More >
CIRCLE is seeking national project director
CIRCLE at Tufts University is seeking a National Project Director, an entrepreneurial leader and experienced project developer who is passionate about understanding and increasing civic participation. CIRCLE is the leading center for studying youth civic engagement. We are pioneering a national initiative to research and improve the relationship between higher education and civic participation. CIRCLE Read More >
President Obama’s Job Approval Ratings by Age and Race
President Obama’s job approval ratings have fluctuated since the beginning of his term, particularly after significant legislation and events. Gallup.com has an interactive tool that allows you to see the trends using data gathered weekly by the organization. Because CIRCLE focuses on youth, we decided to see how Obama’s youth approval rating differed from the Read More >
