Really though!
You’ve probably heard the myth that young people don’t vote. But the truth is a whole lot more complicated than that.from researchers at the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at Tufts University finds that the problem may not lie with young voters themselves, but in the way campaigns reach out to them. The civic education and engagement we expect to solve access issues can actually reinforce inequalities and influence who shows up at the polls.
So much of the problem comes down to knowledge: 22% of newly eligible voters who are not registered to vote say they simply don’t know how. The key, according to CIRCLE’s research, is using data to improve who we target and how we target them. With these findings, we’re one step closer to doing just that.Campaigns often target their outreach to election cycles. If they want your vote, then they’re suddenly eager to text you on your cell phone or message you on Twitter.
for CIRCLE, current Brigham Young University student Sydney Ward recalled how her high school civics course fell short: “I had to memorize the 26th Amendment, but was not given the opportunity to register to vote in my government class,” Ward wrote. “Simple Q&As with local representatives, voter registration drives, and mock elections are just a few ways that schools can help young people develop real civic skills.
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