The Black Youth Project is back with a brand new memo, examining the mobilization of black youth as we approach the 2012 election.
A new analysis of voting data shows that mobilization works to turn out voters. But when it comes to youth, especially among young blacks, both political parties are failing to mobilize significant numbers and the historic youth turnout in 2008 may not be repeated in 2012.
The memo, entitled “Youth, Race, and Voter Mobilization,” is the third in a series entitled Democracy Remixed: Black Youth and the Future of American Politics released by the Black Youth Project
The Black Youth Project presents a new analysis of voting data that examines how the historic youth voter turnout in 2008 among young blacks and Latinos could impact the 2012 election. 
The Black Youth Project presents a memo that examines the impact of recent legislation in five states that will require voters to display government-issued photo identification before voting in the 2012 election.
NEW BYP MEMO ‘Youth, Race, and Partisanship’: In 2012 No Party Can Take Young Voters for Granted
Analysis shows that while young voters are often believed to be overwhelmingly Democratic, partisanship and vote choice vary considerably across racial groups. These patterns have significant implications for how campaign and community organizations mobilize support and turnout among young voters in upcoming elections.
The study casts doubt on the idea that all youth consistently support the Democratic Party. Youth are not a consistent voting bloc per se, with race, education, income, and gender all serving as important sources of variation in youth voting patterns.
The memo, entitled “Youth, Race, and Partisanship,” is the fourth in a series entitled Democracy Remixed: Black Youth and the Future of American Politics released by the Black Youth Project.
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