[2] The group's membership consists of Democrats from ages 14 to 35, and its political activities include an emphasis on increasing the voter turnout of young people.

Most recently, officers were elected at the 2023 YDA National Convention in Las Vegas.

Democratic party leaders and Democratic elected officials who are former YDA National Officers include:[5] The YDA organization is composed of "chartered units" with one from each U.S. state or territory.

The YDA National Committee meets at least two times per year and consists of the President of each chartered unit, two representatives of differing gender identities from each chartered unit, and a number of other officers and committee and caucus chairs.

[6] Past and Future YDA National Conventions were held in the below venues:[7]