Young People Are Participating In Political Life, and Many More Might Do So If Given the Opportunity

The percentage of young people, ages 18-29, who said they had performed each action, and the percentage who said they have not but may do so in the future.

Have

Done It

Might

Do It in the Future

Talk to friends about politics and elections

66%

11%

Talk to friends about how racism affects society

56%

16%

Try to convince others to vote

45%

23%

Attend a march or demonstration

29%

31%

Donate money to a campaign

24%

28%

23%

34%

Volunteer for a political campaign

14%

31%