YOUTH AND THE VOTE

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Idaho

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REGISTRATION RATE 18-29
29.40% 47.40% 30.20% 55.80% 44.20% Census*
VOTER TURNOUT 18-19
43% CIRCLE*
VOTER TURNOUT 18-24
11.80% 40.70% 19.90% 52.10% 22.10% Census*
VOTER TURNOUT 18-29
18.20% 47.20% 25.60% 52.60% 24.80% Frey*

IDAHO

Vector 28

22.10%

YOUTH TURNOUT

Ages 18-24 (Census)

IDAHO YOUTH VOTE

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TOP STRATEGIES/INITIATIVES TO INCREASE REGISTRATION & TURNOUT

Statewide Policies and Resources

High school Initiatives

  • Idaho high school students are required to take Civics for one year and pass the US Citizenship Test.
  • Babe Vote, founded by teens in Boise, is dedicated to registering Gen Z students and inspiring them to vote.

College and University initiatives

Other Factors and Initiatives

  • What the Vote has as its mission inspiring and supporting Gen Z to vote and participate in civic life. Run by volunteers, What the Vote was started because of concern over low turnout among students in Idaho.
  • Analysis of Latino vote in Idaho.
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