As Republicans and Democrats gear up for next year’s midterm elections, new polling shows they’re losing ground with a powerful and growing bloc of the electorate: young voters.
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The American dream feels impossible for many young voters, who see no political fix
We asked readers whether young Americans today can still have a better life than their parents. They responded with stories of economic hardship and growing disillusionment with leaders in Washington.
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In small towns and rural communities, young voters say they feel unseen by leaders
Gen Z and millennial voters will make up more than half of the electorate in 2028. They’re a crucial bloc for both parties, but many are facing daunting economic realities and feel unseen by leaders.
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MAGA movement will bid farewell to Charlie Kirk with a hometown funeral in Arizona
Kirk’s funeral is expected to bring tens of thousands of his supporters to a stadium in Glendale, Ariz. President Trump will deliver remarks, as will several top White House officials.
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Harris needs young voters of color to win. A new poll finds cracks in her support
Vice President Harris is banking on the support of young voters. But new polling shows potential roadblocks for Harris in replicating the historically high youth support President Biden received in 2020.
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A new poll of young voters shows Harris with a commanding 31 point lead over Trump
The poll from the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics shows Harris well ahead among likely voters 18 to 29. It’s a promising sign for Harris, who is banking on high levels of youth support.
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As early voting nears in Georgia, all eyes are on whether young voters will turn out
Gen Z and millennial voters make up nearly half of the eligible voting population in this year’s election. In Georgia, the race is on to get them registered before early voting begins this month.
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At Morehouse, Biden says dissent should be heard because democracy is ‘still the way’
Facing potential headwinds with both young voters and Black voters, President Biden’s Morehouse College commencement address focused on his view of the importance – and future of – democracy.
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Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden
Wisconsin’s young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state’s college campuses.
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Biden’s campaign gives in and joins TikTok. Blame the youngs
The White House has stayed away from TikTok because of national security concerns related to its Chinese parent company. But Biden’s campaign has now jumped in because that’s where young voters are.
