Data and Research

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. 

Publications

We routinely provide news, research, and analysis concerning high school voter registration. Explore our publications, focusing on state-specific research to nationwide calls to action.

  • Research Report: New Hampshire

    Increasing Voter Registration Among 18-Year-Olds in New Hampshire

    Research Report

    Feb. 2024
    Laura W. Brill, Kassie Canter, Fionn Shea

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  • Spotlight on New York: Lack of comprehensive implementation of voter preregistration law has led to low rates and grave inequalities

    Spotlight on New York

    Lack of comprehensive implementation of voter preregistration law has led to low rates and grave inequalities

    Apr. 2023
    by Laura W. Brill

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  • New Hampshire Research Report

    New Hampshire Research Report

    Registration rates lag, but same-day registration provides a chance for first-time voters in the midterms

    Sep. 2022
    The Civics Center

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  • Introducing Students to our Democracy

    Introducing Students to our Democracy

    A case study of compliance with youth voter registration laws in Georgia and North Carolina

    Sep. 2022
    Marina Pino & Vicki Shapiro

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  • Future Voters and Gaps in Our Democracy

    Future Voters and Gaps in Our Democracy

    A Report and Call to Action on the 50th Anniversary of the 26th Amendment

    March 2021
    Laura Brill, Andrea Hartman, Vicki Shapiro, James Wenz

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  • The Civics Center’s Toolkit for California Educators

    The Civics Center’s Toolkit for California Educators

    We prepared this Toolkit to provide useful resources and a step-by-step guide for high school voter registration activities.

    Feb. 2022
    The Civics Center

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