Can schools help boost youth voter turnout for midterms?

Efforts to boost youth voter engagement ahead of the midterm elections are gaining momentum, with schools and colleges actively registering students and pushing for higher participation. Historically, midterm turnout lags behind presidential elections, particularly among younger voters, but organizers cite widespread dissatisfaction with current policies as a key driver for increased involvement. The push comes as advocates emphasize the importance of student voices in shaping political outcomes, despite past trends showing lower engagement in off-year elections.

Advocates are hopeful the upcoming midterms will see an uptick in youth voters as high schools and colleges work to help register and encourage students to go to the polls. Voter turnout is typically lower during midterms, especially among the young, but advocates argue motivation is high due to the discontentment with the Trump administration...