Episode 924: Younger Voters Showed Up and Made a Difference in 2025’s High Profile Elections, Says Recent Tufts University Study

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Dec. 12, 2025

Younger Voters Showed Up and Made a Difference in 2025’s High Profile Elections, Says Recent Tufts University Study

Turnout of younger voters surged in the recent New York City mayoral race and the New Jersey and Virginia races for governor, according to a recent study by the Tufts University CIRCLE research center.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

CIRCLE - Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement - Young Voters Power Mamdani Victory, Shape Key 2025 Elections
The Civics Center - These charts will change the way you think about youth voter turnout

State Court Report - (2024) The New Battle Over Youth Disenfranchisement
The Civics Center - Youth turnout in 2026 - Here’s what we already know about the youngest voters.Including a comparative view of the youngest voters in NH, VA, and MI.

Groups Taking Action:

VOTE.org, VoteRiders, RocktheVote.org

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State

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