November 2008
Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service, Medford, MA – Now that the dust has settled from a record turnout of young voters, new research reveals young Americans voted for Obama across party and racial lines, but youth with no college experience were underrepresented at the polls, according to Tisch College’s Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University.
All the data are included in a new CIRCLE Fact Sheet.
Summary
An estimated 23 million young Americans under the age of 30 voted in the 2008 presidential election, 3.4 million more voters as compared to the 2004. CIRCLE estimated youth voter turnout rose to between 52 percent and 53 percent, an increase of four to five percentage points. Compared to 2000, the increase in youth turnout is at least 11 percentage points.
The 18-29 age voting bloc is more diverse than older voters—youth voters classified themselves as Hispanic/Latino, black, and gay, lesbian, or bisexual in much larger proportions than the electorate as a whole.
Unfortunately, young voter turnout remains skewed towards those with more formal education. For instance, while just 57 percent of U.S. citizens under 30 have ever attended college, 70 percent of all young voters had gone to college. The same disproportion can be seen when looking at those without a high school diploma. While youth with no high school diploma make up 14 percent of the general youth population, only six percent of young voters in 2008 had no high school diploma.
One of the most striking characteristics of this election was young people’s united support for Barack Obama, regardless of their political affiliations. Thirty-three percent of young white voters self-identified as “Democrat,” and yet, 54 percent voted for the Democratic candidate. Similar trends were seen with African Americans and Latinos, where a large number of youth self-identified as Republicans yet voted for Barack Obama, signifying youth support for Obama seemed to cross racial and partisan lines.
Young women voters also came out to the polls in larger numbers—55 percent of young voters were women, which was consistent with the overall trend (53 percent of all votes were cast by women). This trend, however, was especially strong for young Black voters, 61 percent of whom were women.
The economy was a top issue for young people, as it was for adults. Youth were more likely to oppose U.S. offshore oil drilling (39 percent versus 28 percent of all voters). More young people said a candidate’s race was a factor than the general voting population (24 percent versus 19 percent). Almost half of young voters said they would be “excited” if Obama won, as compared to 30 percent of the overall electorate, and just 20 percent of voters over the age of 60.




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An estimated 23 million young Americans under the age of 30 voted in the 2008 presidential election, 3.4 million more voters as compared to the 2004. CIRCLE estimated youth voter turnout rose to between 52 percent and 53 percent, an increase of four to five percentage points. Compared to 2000, the increase in youth turnout is at least 11 percentage points.
I think that the more people go vote the better the country will be. am I right?
[…] These are from the Young Voters in the 2008 Presidential Election Fact Sheet, which was prepared by CIRCLE, the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at Tufts […]
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yes they are definitely promising numbers, with more engagement and people like obama they should continue to increase
Thanks for this information. We must try harder to reach youth with less formal education.
Education is the basic need for our children. We should work something to educate less educated people.
The reason is because of the candidate line-up this election. It’s exciting and something new.
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[…] For instance, while just 57 percent of U.S. citizens under 30 have ever attended college, 70 percent of all young voters had gone to college. […]
Interesting study. I am guessing that it also had some ramification on the black or hispanic population as well. Will we ever close that gap?
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Thirty-three percent of young white voters self-identified as “Democrat,” and yet, 54 percent voted for the Democratic candidate. Similar trends were seen with African Americans and Latinos, where a large number of youth self-identified as Republicans yet voted for Barack Obama, signifying youth support for Obama seemed to cross racial and partisan lines.
We need something strong that could help to the people less in education and could not continue and that is only thing if we get a strong hold on that we can achieve the target and wipe out the illiteracy from the entire world.
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Good research… i would like to see how many diabetics are there among the population…
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It’s no surprise that youth were more likely to oppose U.S. offshore oil drilling (39 percent versus 28 percent of all voters. Nowadays youngsters are well informed…
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52 - 53% is still a low percentage of young adults voting… but at least it’s rising. I wish we could get 80% of young adults to care about the elections.
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It’s great to hear that the young adults are not only voting, and that they are also increasing in numbers. I think they now know that it’s important that their voices are heard - for a better country they can share now and in the future.
Young women voters also came out to the polls in larger numbers—55 percent of young voters were women, which was consistent with the overall trend (53 percent of all votes were cast by women). This trend, however, was especially strong for young Black voters, 61 percent of whom were women.
ffshore oil drilling (39 percent versus 28 percent of all voters. Nowadays youngsters are well informed…
Thank you for the report! That is very interesting! Here are many ways to understand the impact of High School Curricula on political knowledge!
Participation of more young Americans in voting is a good point,because they are our future & should take active participation in politics.
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An estimated 23 million young Americans under the age of 30 voted in the 2008 presidential election, 3.4 million more voters as compared to the 2004.
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An estimated 23 million young Americans under the age of 30 voted in the 2008 presidential election, 3.4 million more voters as compared to the 2004. CIRCLE estimated youth voter turnout rose to between 52 percent and 53 percent, an increase of four to five percentage points. Compared to 2000, the increase in youth turnout is at least 11 percentage points.
I think that the more people go vote the better the country will be. am I right?
Yes, I think so too.
I agree, more voters show that more citizens do actually care as to whats happening to their country. It IS a democracy ain’t it.
It’s terrible how many people (young especially) choose to give up (or can’t be bothered) to vote.
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Thanks,52 - 53% is still a low percentage of young adults voting… but at least it’s rising. I wish we could get 80% of young adults to care about the elections.
It’s great to hear that the young adults are not only voting, and that they are also increasing in numbers.
Compared to 2000, the increase in youth turnout is at least 11 percentage points. The statistics make this study pretty interesting and it’s good to have a qualified person to document all this.
[…] The bottom line is that the increase in youth turnout in 2008 was all concentrated among non-whites. For 18-29 year old (non-hispanic) whites, voting was essentially flat; for 18-29 year old blacks, voting rates increased from 2004-2008 by 18%, for young Hispanics (18-29) by 15% and for young Asians voting rates increased by 26% in just one presidential election from 2004 to 2008! I haven’t seen these further broken out by education but my hunch is that a disproportionate share of this may be among more well-educated non-whites, based on CIRCLE’s report on this. […]
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The reason is because of the candidate line-up this election.
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“One of the most striking characteristics of this election was young people’s united support for Barack Obama, regardless of their political affiliations. Thirty-three percent of young white voters self-identified as “Democrat,” and yet, 54 percent voted for the Democratic candidate. Similar trends were seen with African Americans and Latinos, where a large number of youth self-identified as Republicans yet voted for Barack Obama, signifying youth support for Obama seemed to cross racial and partisan lines.”
Probably happened because people were sick of the previous republican part I bet!
Great work.An estimated 23 million young Americans under the age of 30 voted in the 2008 presidential election, 3.4 million more voters as compared to the 2004.
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It will be intersting to see the turnout at the forthcoming election in the UK, especially as we have just had the first televised debate of party leaders much like you do in the US for the first time ever.
It’s good to know that our youths are getting to be more active and involved in election exercises. That is a truly good sign. At least the idealistic minds of the youths can help choose the rightful leaders.
With the idealistic minds of the youths, this is a good indication that they’re getting matured and have realized that the leaders they choose today can help mold the future of a nation in which they are going to live in.
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Thirty-three percent of young white voters self-identified as Democrat and yet, 54 percent voted for the Democratic candidate.
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Its election year in the UK now and I get a feeling that there will better turnout at the polls than usual. Largely thanks to people’s dislike of one Gordon Brown!
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Hello… I agree, more voters show that more citizens do actually care as to whats happening to their country. It IS a democracy ain’t it.
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I think people should have the right to what they want to do. For instance I am Australian and I vote as its compulsory or you get fined as you are a citizen of this country. For my local area elections I honestly would not care who to vote for however when it comes to our federal election I definately want to be involved.
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It’s good to know that our youths are getting to be more active and involved in election exercises. Thank you for highlighting this, keep up your good work.
It is estimated that 23 million Americans under 30 voted in the 2008 presidential election, voters from 3.4 million in comparison with 2004. CIRCLE estimated youth turnout rose to between 52 and 53 percent, an increase of four to five percentage points. Compared with 2000, increasing youth participation is at least 11 percentage points.
this is a good indication that they’re getting matured and have realized that the leaders they choose today can help mold the future of a nation in which they are going to live in.
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Thanks for this information. We must try harder to reach young people with less formal education.
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It is estimated that 22 million Americans under 30 voted in the 2009 presidential election, voters from 3.3 million in comparison with 2004. CIRCLE estimated youth turnout rose to between 52 and 53 percent, an increase of four to five percentage points. Compared with 2000, increasing youth participation is at least 11 percentage points.
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That generation is going to be running the country soon enough. The decisions made now will have a large impact. The number of young voters is really impressive.
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Education is the basic need for our children. We have some work to educate people with less education.
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23 million young Americans voted is a surprising statisic! I expect much more, but on the next term perhaps this will greatly increase.
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I voted for Obama only because we needed a change. Looking back now, nothing ever really changes.
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It’s good to know times are changing in terms of young people voting.
I think the poster that voted about nothing changing has hit the nail on the head. They are all politicians and this one may be the worst yet.
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