Palumba is a civic tech app that matches first-time voters with candidates and ballot measures aligned with their priorities, using a swipe-based interface designed to engage young people in the work of voting. With nearly 200,000 users and top App Store rankings across five countries during recent elections, the team will use the grant to upgrade its infrastructure and pilot the platform in the 2026 U.S. midterms (starting in New York) and the 2027 elections in France, Spain, and Italy. Alongside mobilization, Palumba produces an unusually granular dataset on the political views of young voters, intended for journalists, researchers, and civic organizations seeking to understand generational shifts in democracy.
Understanding and Engaging the Next Generation of Voters with Civic Tech2026-2027
