43 percent of eligible New Hampshire citizens under the age of 30 participated in tonight’s New Hampshire primary, according to preliminary analysis by CIRCLE (The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement). The youth turnout rate rose to 43 percent in 2008 compared to 18 percent in 2004 and 28 percent in 2000.
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New Hampshire Youth Voter Turnout Rises Sharply to 43%. 84,000 Young New Hampshire Citizens Voted
NH (1/9/2008)
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