š³ Democrats Lead Republicans by 37 Points Among Young Voters
A new Harvard Youth Poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 37 points among likely young voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
On a generic House ballot, Democrats hold a 45% to 24% advantage among voters aged 18ā29. The gap narrows to 21 points among all respondents in that age group, but widens significantly among those who say they will definitely cast a ballot.
Young voter turnout and enthusiasm have historically shaped midterm outcomes, making the enthusiasm gap between parties a key indicator to watch.
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A new Harvard Youth Poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 37 points among likely young voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
On a generic House ballot, Democrats hold a 45% to 24% advantage among voters aged 18ā29. The gap narrows to 21 points among all respondents in that age group, but widens significantly among those who say they will definitely cast a ballot.
Young voter turnout and enthusiasm have historically shaped midterm outcomes, making the enthusiasm gap between parties a key indicator to watch.
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