In this midterm election, young voters turned out and supported Democratic candidates in large numbers, largely driven by young voters of color.
A poll by Tufts University found that Asian American and Pacific Islander voters between 18 and 29 years old were the largest group to support Democratic candidates.
Other demographics like Black and Latino young voters closely trailed in support for Democrats.
Regardless of race, young voters under 30 said they were less likely to support House Republicans than they did for Trump in 2024.
According to AP, a majority of young voters used their vote in opposition of Trump and about half of the youth voters they surveyed after the election said they are “angry” about the way things were going in the country today.
Among the highest concern to young voters was their economic future and affordability; AI-driven job displacement, and government corruption.
More than 17 million people across the political spectrum voted early and in person in this midterm election, and of course some were young voters. However, turning out and voting doesn’t mean they trust one party over the other.
In the midterm lead-up, young voters at HBCUs like North Carolina A&T made significant efforts to make their voice heard and encourage others to vote.
