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Time.com came out with an article that talks about the early attention being paid to the youth vote. It also highlights some of the research Young Voter Strategies has done about the best ways to mobilize young voters.

Among the interesting assertions that isn't all that surprising is that "new technology is certainly helpful in communicating with younger voters, but it shouldn't be the only means of targeting them," says Heather Smith, the director of YVS. Her organization's research shows that face-to-face contact is the most effective way of getting young adults to actually vote for a specific candidate. Also key is talking about issues that are most relevant to young adults.

For more tips on mobilizing young voters, check out this fact sheet produced by YVS.