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Young Voters Show Strong Support for Democrats in Recent Midterms

In the recent midterms, 66% of young voters supported Democratic candidates, a significant increase from previous elections. This shift raises questions about the Republican Party's ability to maintain support among voters under 30. Notably, support among young men and women for Democrats has risen, with young Black and Latino voters also showing strong backing for Democratic candidates. However, young voters represented a smaller share of the electorate compared to previous midterms.

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Santiago Mayer

In the 2026 midterms, young voters aged 18-29 showed strong support for Democratic candidates, with 66% backing them compared to 31% for Republicans, according to Tufts University's CIRCLE. This represents a significant increase from previous elections. Support among young men rose to 59%, and among young women to 70%. However, young voters accounted for only 11% of the electorate, down from 12% in 2022. The results raise questions about the Republican Party's appeal to this demographic.

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  • 66% of voters aged 18-29 supported Democratic House candidates.
  • Democratic support among young men rose from 51% to 59% from 2024 to 2026.
  • Young women’s support for Democrats increased from 61% to 70%.
  • Young voters made up an estimated 11% of the electorate in the midterms.
  • 79% of young Black voters and 71% of young Latino voters backed Democrats.
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Exit polls show young voters swinging back to Democrats after Trump's 2024 gains

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Young Voters Show Strong Support for Democrats in Recent Midterms