Youth Voter Turnout Up

Young voter turnout is up, according to preliminary reports from CIRCLE, with 2.2 million more young people casting ballots on Tuesday than in 2004. An estimated 21.6 million-23.9 million Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 turned up to vote in the presidential election, making up 18% of the electorate, according to CNN exit polls. The same exit polls highlight significant increases in the following youth-heavy districts:

• University of South Florida, Precinct 353 – 66% increase over 2004.
• The Ohio State University, Precinct 39B - at least a 92% increase over 2004.
• Colorado University Boulder, Precinct 102 – at least a 45% increase over 2004.

Read the CIRCLE report here: http://www.civicyouth.org/?p=322