Turnout among voters aged 18 to 29 increased in the 2018 midterms in 34 states, according to newly available data.

Youth voter turnout increased by at least 7 percent in 32 of the 34 states and at least 10 percent in 27 of the states compared to the 2014 cycle, according to an analysis from Tufts University’s Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE).

The study reflects the power of younger voters in a midterm year that saw the Democrats take control of the House and minimize losses in a difficult Senate map. 

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“These findings—including double-digit percentage point increases in turnout in many states—confirm the power of the youth vote in the 2018 midterms,” Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg, CIRCLE director, said in a press release.

“We believe that outreach by campaigns, and especially by peers in youth-centered and youth-led movements, contributed to this nationwide phenomenon,” she added. “These findings should encourage a wide range of stakeholders – political parties, candidates, educators, and youth-serving organizations – to undertake the ongoing work necessary to sustain and build on this momentous year.”

The rise in turnout among youth voters was notable in several presidential swing states, marking an opportunity for both parties to tailor their turnout efforts to boost their chances to win their electoral votes.

Voter turnout among 18 to 29-year-olds rose over 13 percent in Florida, over 17 percent in Michigan and nearly 18 percent in Pennsylvania, states that heavily contributed to President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s 2016 victory over Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton qualifies to run for county commissioner in Florida MORE.

Youth voter turnout also tripled in Texas and more than doubled in Georgia, two Sun Belt states with rapidly changing demographics in which Democrats hope to make inroads in 2020.

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