About this data

The percent of 18-24 registered to vote and who did vote in the past several elections is used to demonstrate civic engagement. In the chart below the darker shade reflects the percent of 18-24 year olds who voted, overlaid on the lighter shade that reflects the percent of 18-24 year olds who were registered to vote. In 2022, Rhode Island saw a decline in the registered voters and those who did vote in 2022 elections with Rhode Island falling below the national rate and rate in Massachusetts. This dip was seen nationally as well.

Of the data presented, it is important to note that the 2018 and 2022 elections were midterm elections; the 2016 and 2020 were Presidential elections.