ABC 11
CIRCLE
USA Today
This small voting bloc could decide Maine's Senate race
Leela Strong, senior director of CIRCLE, is quoted in this USA Today piece,"There seems to be a resonance with young people and candidates who hear and see their concerns, specifically about the economy and about challenging systems that aren't working." This article was reprinted in over 100 additional outlets.
WHYY Pennsylvania 12 TV
Philadelphia students step into City Hall simulation to tackle World Cup investment, city challenges
This article cites research from CIRCLE that found only 40% of all youth and 34% of young people of color say they’re well-qualified to participate in politics.
USA Today
‘Winning at all costs:’ Trump wraps himself in UFC’s bareknuckle image
This article cites an analysis of exit polling from CIRCLE that showed President Trump won 56% of male voters age 18 to 29 in the 2024 election, up from 41% in 2020
CALmatters
What would get Gen Z to vote in California’s primary? These candidates are trying
This article cites new research from CIRCLE that found Gen Z voters’ top issues are cost of living and inflation, healthcare, and housing costs.
The Associated Press
At 250, the Declaration of Independence Still Sparks Hard Questions in Class
This Associated Press article references 2025 research from CIRCLE on Gen Z’s attitudes toward democracy.
SF Gate
Gen Z students are embracing the 'Kirk doctrine' on California campuses
In the first school year since the killing of Charlie Kirk, young conservatives are charting their own path. This article quotes CIRCLE research and Communications Lead Alberto Medina about issues that matter to young people and youth-led movements.
The Fulcrum
The Myth of Youth Apathy
"The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University has historically tracked youth voting trends and found that both 2020 and 2024 were historically high years for young adult turnout. As a student at Vanderbilt University, I’ve seen my peers volunteering at tables outside of dormitories, dining halls, and classrooms to register hundreds of fellow students to vote and encourage them to go to the polls. If young people truly didn’t care, they wouldn’t be showing up!"
NPR