YOUTH AND THE VOTE

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Indiana

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VOTER TURNOUT 18-29
15.70% 46.70% 34.80% 43.50% 20% Frey*
VOTER TURNOUT 18-19
CIRCLE*
REGISTRATION RATE 18-24
48% 54.70% 44.20% 47% 41.70% Census*
VOTER TURNOUT 18-24
16.30% 40.80% 27.80% 37.70% 15.10% Census*

INDIANA

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15.10%

YOUTH TURNOUT

Ages 18-24 (Census)

INDIANA YOUTH VOTE

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TOP STRATEGIES/INITIATIVES TO INCREASE REGISTRATION & TURNOUT

Statewide Policies and Resources

High school Initiatives

  • Indiana Kids’ Election is a statewide mock election for 6th through 12th grades as part of a state effort to engage students in elections. 
  • Perry Schools in Indianapolis and other Indiana schools provide resources to support student voting.
  • Lack of initiatives focused on college and especially high school student registration and turnout.
  • Pandemic restrictions and school closures made voting more challenging.

College and University initiatives

Other Factors and Initiatives

  • LWV Indiana supports voter registration and turnout across the state, in schools and on the web
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