Abysmally low turnout among young people has long been a
hallmark of American elections. Some universities are trying to change that.
The share of college students casting ballots doubled from 2014 to 2018,
a potential boon to Democrats. But in Texas and elsewhere,
Republicans are erecting roadblocks to the polls.
Three out of five young Americans in rural areas
(and one-third of urban/suburban youth)
live in civic deserts: places where they perceive a lack
of resources and opportunities for
engagement through traditional community institutions and organizations.
But at least one avenue for civic participation can theoretically
reach young people everywhere: political parties and electoral
campaigns anxious to mobilize voters.
Today, CIRCLE is releasing the final report on a joint project
conducted with Opportunity Youth United (OYU) which aims
to engage low-income young people and local election
administrators to make electoral systems to be more responsive
to these marginalized voters’ needs. The report, based on a survey of over
1,200 young people from six politically and geographically diverse states
put forth 10 recommendations for election administrators and youth allies
that are interested in increasing electoral engagement.
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