Democrats failed to win young voters in 2024. Progressives plan to reach them at campuses and quinceñeras
Summary
Democratic groups are trying new ways to encourage young people to vote after many supported President Trump in 2024. They use events with food, music, and social gatherings on campuses and in communities to make voting more appealing and easier to understand.Key Facts
- Nearly half of the 50 million young Americans eligible to vote in 2026 are not registered or engaged in politics.
- Democrats lost young voters to President Trump in 2024 but want to regain their support.
- Traditional voter outreach like postcards and phone calls often do not work well with young voters.
- Groups like Democracy + Donuts and Keep Arizona Blue use fun events with snacks, music, and politicians to attract young voters.
- Keep Arizona Blue has registered about 15,000 students since 2021 by reaching out at schools and community events.
- Young voters often feel disconnected from politics but care about issues that affect them.
- Many young voters do not officially identify with a political party but tend to lean toward more progressive views.
- Young voters face many obstacles to voting, such as registration challenges and feeling alienated by usual political methods.
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