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Looking at the impact young voters could have during midterm elections

A voter fills out their Ohio primary election ballot at a polling location in Knox Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
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A voter fills out their Ohio primary election ballot at a polling location in Knox Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

Pollsters and organizations geared toward millennial and Gen Z voters could be the new source of tomorrow’s leaders.

However, disillusionment with inaction from both political parties has resulted in voter apathy. Not only among older voters, but it has also played a part in keeping younger voters away from the polls.

Immigration, healthcare, and affordability are just a few of the issues that could get them to the polls in next year’s midterm elections.

The annual survey by Gen Forward looks at how voters, ages 18 to 42, feel about a range of political issues.

Coming up, we’ll look at the issues younger voters care about and the impact they could have on the midterm elections.

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