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The Christian Science Monitor

College students voted in big numbers in 2020. Are they ready to do it again?

Jennifer McAndrew is quoted about youth activism and voting, and NSLVE and CIRCLE data are cited.

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Enlace Latino NC

Youth vote takes center stage in North Carolina's 2024 election

CIRCLE's Alberto Medina says "Young people are not apathetic; they just need to see how their concerns are linked to political decisions.” CIRCLE data on Latino youth voter registration is included.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

College students could have big sway in this election. Here’s how Philly-area campuses are turning out.

Jen McAndrew is quoted the crucial role of Pennsylvania youth voters in the upcoming election. Data from the CIRCLE Pre-2024 Election Youth Survey is also referenced.

Inside Higher Ed

New election laws could suppress student voters in 2024

Research from CIRCLE showed that just under half of young voters in 2020 voted absentee.

WCPO

What role will Gen Z have in the upcoming Ohio general election?

This article notes that YESI research from CIRCLE indicates the Senate election between Ohio’s Sherrod Brown and Bernie Moreno is among the most important in the country, ranking it second for potential young voter impact.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Gen Z candidates are looking to change Georgia’s political landscape

This article cites data from CIRCLE on Georgia youth voting in 2020 as well as the increased percentage of 18- to 25-year-olds running for elected office from 2010 to 2020.

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MassLive

Harris jumps out to 31-point lead over Trump in Harvard poll of young voters

2020 CIRCLE research on the “decisive” role youth voters had in Joe Biden’s election in 2020 is highlighted.

MPR News

Report: Minnesota youth have huge potential to shape the 2024 presidential election

This article notes that YESI from CIRCLE ranked Minnesota as the number six state in the country for “youth electoral significance” in the presidential race.

Gothamist

What issues matter most to Gen Z this presidential election? We asked 5 New Yorkers

CIRCLE's Alberto Medina comments on key issues of concern among Gen Z voters noting that “social issues, like climate and gun violence, get a lot of attention because young people have been so active in leading some of those movements. But, as with older voters, the economic issues affecting the entire country are also top of mind for youth.” Data from the CIRCLE Pre-2024 Election Youth Survey are also referenced.