The Democratic National Committee’s Youth Coordinating Council (more commonly called the Youth Council) was made an official council of the DNC in December 2005. The goals of the DNC Youth Council are: to ensure the Democratic Party maintains a majority of the youth vote; to increase involvement of young people in the inner workings of the DNC; and to get more young people placed on key DNC committees.

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August 2010 Youth Council Dispatch

In the August 2010 Dispatch we announce the launch of the new Democratic Party app for Iphone/Ipad that allows one to stay up to date and involved no matter where you are and the launch of the Vote 2010 GOTV program aimed at mobilizing young people in even larger numbers than they were in the 2008 elections. Also, a recap of the DNC summer meetings; new caucus members and reflections of the Voting Rights Act anniversary.
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DNC Includes Youth in 2012 Delegate Selection Rules

On Friday afternoon, the Democratic National Committee voted to approve the 2012 Delegate Selection Rules. Among the provisions in the Delegate Selection Rules was Rule 7, which now encourages state parties to develop inclusion programs for youth in their delegations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
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Youth Council Recognizes the 45th Voting Rights Act Anniversary

Today is the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act, which occurred on August 6, 1965. In recognition of that occasion, the DNC Youth Council Co-Chairs Jason Rae (WI) and Amber Goodwin (TX) issued the following statement:
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Youth Council on Senate Confirmation of Elena Kagan

Washington, DC-- The Senate confirmed President Obama’s nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. Following the vote, DNC Youth Council Co-Chairs Jason Rae and Amber Goodwin issued the following statement:
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