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Abby Kiesa

Abby Kiesa

Abby Kiesa is deputy director of the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, or CIRCLE, at Tufts University.

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A man casts his vote behind the curtain at a New Orleans Garden District polling place

Near record-high numbers of young people voted during the midterms

By: - January 2, 2023

The November 2022 midterms have come and gone, but there are still some potential lasting implications that could influence the next election season. One is that young people, aged 18 to 29, had one of the highest voter turnouts in a midterm election in recent history, according to our early analysis. Specifically, an estimated 27% […]