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2008 Youth Voter Turn Out

Something big is happening in our democracy – young people are voting. Young people turned out in record numbers in the 2008 primaries. Youth voting:

Saw record turnout in Super Tuesday states

More than tripled in the Iowa caucuses

Increased by 25 percent in the New Hampshire primaries

Nearly tripled in the South Carolina primary (Democratic)

More than tripled in the Florida primaries

Not only did young voters turn out in big numbers, but they were also critical to deciding the winners of these contests.

Read more data on youth turnout in the 2008 primaries:

Youth voter turnout in New Hampshire

Youth voter turnout in Iowa

Youth voter turnout in South Carolina

Youth voter turnout in Florida