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That's What They Say

What the Vote?: Gen Z's political power

CIRCLE's Sara Suzuki joins the What the Vote? podcast to discuss Michigan's successful youth voter registration efforts. CIRCLE data on the state's youth voters in recent elections as well as the 2024 Youth Electoral Significance Index (YESI) are referenced.
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The Fulcrum

Where young voters can have the greatest impact in 2024

CIRCLE senior researcher Kelly Siegel-Stechler and spokesperson Alberto Medina are quoted in this article highlighting data from CIRCLE’s YESI, showing the impact that young voters can have in the presidential, Senate, and House elections this year.
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The 74/Stacker Media

From trauma to turnout: Inside David Hogg's $8M bid to elect young progressives

Sara Suzuki of CIRCLE comments on young people becoming political candidates, saying, "That gap between interest and actually running can be filled by organizations like Leaders We Deserve and other organizations across the spectrum because financial support is a big barrier.” Two CIRCLE white papers are also linked.
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WCVB Channel 5 Boston

How likely are members of Gen Z to vote in November?

Noorya Hayat, researcher at CIRCLE, debunks the myth that Gen Z constituents are not interested in voting, saying "It's a case of access and not apathy." CIRCLE data indicating that about 41 million young people ages 18 to 27 will be eligible to vote this year is also mentioned.