State Initiatives to Boost Youth Voter Registration
Several states are implementing policies to boost youth voter registration and participation rates. These policies include pre-registration for 16- and 17-year-olds, automatic voter registration through DMV interactions, and online voter registration. Advocates argue that these measures simplify the registration process and make it more accessible for young people. However, some Republicans express concerns about potential voter fraud. Despite the challenges, registration rates are increasing, with last year seeing the highest share of registered U.S. citizens in at least two decades during a midterm election.