Note: This analysis was updated on March 10 with revised data. The previous version understated the extent to which social media and digital platforms were a source of election information for youth during the 2020 election. We have updated our analysis and conclusions to reflect the accurate data.| circle.tufts.edu
When more—and more diverse—young people are politically engaged earlier in life, they are more likely to remain engaged in the future and to be part of an electorate that is more representative of the country, which should be a key goal of our democracy. The 2018 midterm elections saw an extraordinary increase in youth participation, but the youngest eligible voters—those aged 18 and 19—still voted at significantly lower rates.| circle.tufts.edu