Research Archive

Nationally, under 30% of 18-year-olds are registered to vote compared to 75% of voters 45+*

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Voting starts with registration.

Teens have the power to close the gap.

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*Average during midterm cycles per US Census Bureau

The Civics Center is on a mission to make voter registration part of every high school in America.

Future Voter Scorecards

We developed an innovative research model using the most reliable data available: voter files, reports from election officials, and demographic data from the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

Our Scorecards measure our program success, as well as illustrate disparities by region, filling a much needed gap in research.

What do they do?

  • Measure voter registration and turnout rates of 18-year-olds at the local level (school districts, cities, counties).  

  • Measure rates of preregistration in states where 16- and 17-year-olds can register.

  • Publish rankings and track changes over time.