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Category: Civic Engagement

Younger Voters Showed Up in 2025’s NY, VA & CA Elections, Says Recent Tufts CIRCLE Study

Younger Voters Showed Up in 2025’s NY, VA & CA Elections, Says Recent Tufts CIRCLE Study

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026
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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Voters Identifying as ‘Independent’ Reaches Record High Led by Younger Americans, Says New Gallup Poll

Voters Identifying as ‘Independent’ Reaches Record High Led by Younger Americans, Says New Gallup Poll

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026
The number of Americans identifying as independents reached a new high, at the expense of both major parties. An updated Gallup tracking poll found 45% of respondents called themselves political independents, led by younger Americans.
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American Bar Association Report Recommends Major Democracy Reforms to Boost Confidence in Elections & Reduce Partisan Polarization

American Bar Association Report Recommends Major Democracy Reforms to Boost Confidence in Elections & Reduce Partisan Polarization

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026
The American Bar Association has issued a final report and recommendations from its ABA Task Force for American Democracy. The report calls for major reforms to elections, civics education and the role of lawyers in defending constitutional governance.
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Younger Voters Showed Up and Made a Difference in 2025’s High Profile Elections, Says Recent Tufts University Study

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

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025
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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American Bar Association Report Recommends Major Democracy Reforms to Boost Confidence in Elections & Reduce Partisan Polarization

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025
The American Bar Association has issued a final report and recommendations from its ABA Task Force for American Democracy. The report calls for major reforms to elections, civics education and the role of lawyers in defending constitutional governance.
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  • Younger Voters Showed Up in 2025’s NY, VA & CA Elections, Says Recent Tufts CIRCLE Study
  • State Updates: VA Supreme Court OKs Ballot Measure – Again; FL & IA Advance Proof of Citizenship; DOJ Sues 5 More States for Voter Data
  • Conspiracy-Driven Change of Polling Place Rules and a Website Crash Causes Anger, Confusion and Disenfranchisement in Some Texas Counties
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