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Despite Climate Concerns, Young Voter Turnout Slumped and Its Support Split Between the Parties

The youth vote was not a monolith in Tuesday’s election, despite its broad concern for the environment and disillusionment with politics and government.

By Keerti Gopal

Students vote at the University of California, Irvine on Tuesday. Credit: Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images
Sunrise Movement activists march to the Democratic National Committee’s office to urge Kamala Harris to make bold climate policy central to her campaign on July 29. Credit: Rachael Warriner/Sunrise Movement

Will Young Voters’ Initial Excitement for Harris Build Enough Momentum to Get Them to the Polls?

By Keerti Gopal

Supporters cheer for Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris at Georgia State Convocation Center on July 30 in Atlanta. Credit: Julia Beverly/Getty Images

Kamala Harris’ Favorability Is Sky High Among Young Voters in Battleground States

Interview by Aynsley O'Neill and Steve Curwood

Maxwell Frost, the winning candidate in Florida's 10th Congressional district, participates in the Pride Parade in Orlando, Florida, on Oct. 15, 2022. Credit: Giorgio Viera/AFP via Getty Images

The Nation’s Youngest Voters Put Their Stamp on the Midterms, with Climate Change Top of Mind

By James Bruggers, Darreonna Davis, Delaney Dryfoos

People cast votes at the Richland County Voter Registration and Elections Office on the second day of in-person absentee and early voting on Oct. 6, 2020 in Columbia, South Carolina. Credit: Sean Rayford/Getty Images

Sporadic Environmental Voters Hold the Power to Shift Elections and Turn Red States Blue

By Sam Palca, James Bruggers

Youth activists with the Sunrise Movement demonstrate in a Count Every Vote rally in Philadelphia. Credit: Rachael Warriner

Young Voters, Motivated by Climate Change and Environmental Justice, Helped Propel Biden’s Campaign

By Ilana Cohen

Faith leaders pray over President Donald Trump during a 'Evangelicals for Trump' campaign event held at the King Jesus International Ministry on Jan. 3, 2020 in Miami, Florida. Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

What to Make of Some Young Evangelicals Abandoning Trump Over Climate Change?

By James Bruggers

A Climate Activist Turns His Digital Prowess to Organizing the Youth Vote in November

By Ilana Cohen

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