Politics & Government

Michigan's Youth Voter Turnout In 2022 Was Best In US, Report Says

The national average youth voter turnout rate was 23%. Michigan was also one of four states that had a higher youth turnout rate in 2022.

(Kristin Borden/Patch)

April 18, 2023

Young people in Michigan voted in the 2022 election at a higher rate than young people in any other state.

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According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at Tufts University, young voters in Michigan aged 18-29 turned out to vote in November at a rate of 37%.

The national average youth voter turnout rate was 23%. Michigan was also one of four states that had a higher youth turnout rate in 2022 than in 2018.

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