The NPR Politics Podcast Let's Talk About Young Voters
Oct 12, 2021
Young voters are reshaping the political landscape, moving away from traditional party affiliations. There's a generational divide in leadership, with the need for youthful voices in politics growing. Factors influencing their turnout include the pandemic and pressing issues like student debt and climate change. Millennials and Gen Z are stepping into leadership roles, facing challenges while trying to make their voices heard. Both major parties must adapt to engage this vital demographic more effectively.
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Young Voters' Preferences
- Young voters prefer Joe Biden but increasingly reject party labels.
- They are more racially diverse than the average voter.
Generational Divide in Democratic Party
- Young voters are generally more liberal and have consistently voted Democrat in recent decades.
- This contrasts sharply with the current, older, largely white Democratic leadership.
Adelo Leaves Youth Organization
- Sarah Adelo, former millennial vote director for Hillary Clinton, left the Alliance for Youth Action at 37.
- She believes youth organizations need young leadership, making space for the "TikTok generation."