2014 Youth Turnout Was Highest in States with Close Races

Across each type of state, the average percentage of young people (ages 18-29) who cast a ballot in the 2014 midterm election

States with competitive statewide race

26.8%

States with favored Democratic Senate candidate

23.4%

National youth turnout

21.5%

States with favored Republican Senate candidate

17.0%