YOUTH AND THE VOTE

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Alaska

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VOTER TURNOUT 18-29
30.40% 42.80% 39.70% 45.70% 24.20% Frey*
VOTER TURNOUT 18-19
CIRCLE*
REGISTRATION RATE 18-24
48.30% 45.50% Census*
VOTER TURNOUT 18-24
35.50% 25% Census*

ALASKA

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25.00%

YOUTH TURNOUT

Ages 18-24 (Census)

ALASKA YOUTH VOTE

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TOP STRATEGIES/INITIATIVES TO INCREASE REGISTRATION & TURNOUT

Statewide Policies and Resources

High school Initiatives

  • Youth Vote Ambassador program for high school students who are at least 16.
  • Anchorage youth created Youth Vote to support civic engagement by young eligible voters. 
  • State-sponsored 2022 sticker contest winners.
  • Alaska Teen Media focuses on issues of concern to youth across multiple media.

College and University initiatives

Other Factors and Initiatives

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