First-Time Voters Cast Ballots in Tuesday’s Election
At the Acalanes High School polling location in Lafayette, seniors ruled the day — older citizens and high school seniors alike turned out in droves....
06
Nov
23
Oct
New Polling Shows Strong Support for Harris Among Younger Voters of Color
“Youth are not only mobilized but also critical in battleground states. Their votes have the potential to swing critical races,” said Chen of APIAVote....
18
Oct
Tim Walz Could Bridge Gap Between Gen Z, More Traditional Voters
Younger, liberal voters often frustrated with the lack of diversity among U.S. leaders have expressed surprising support for vice presidential nominee Tim Walz....
17
Sep
‘My Simple Existence Is Political’: Why Voting Matters to Me at 19
'Political awareness and involvement are imperative because all our lives are inherently political,' writes a young woman preparing to vote for the first time....
17
Sep
Gen Z Needs to Look Beyond the Memes
"How can younger generations expect to uphold our nation’s fragile democracy if we’re disconnected from the conversations that matter most?"...
09
Sep
Young Voters Like Me Have a Lot to Weigh This Election
Social media campaigns and misinformation, celebrity endorsements and various rights at stake are among the issues voters have to wade through....
23
Aug
‘Kamala IS Brat’: Will Gen Z Rally Around Kamala Harris?
Will internet savvy popular with the youth be enough to secure Kamala Harris the Gen Z vote? The Pulse spoke to several Gen Zers get their hot takes....
14
Jun
Analysis: Weighing the Issues, Gen Z Poised to Play Big Role in 2024 Election
Many young voters are not excited about a Biden-Trump rematch, but how they vote and who becomes president will have major consequences for them and the nation....
11
Jun
When it Comes to the Youth Vote, TikTok Ban is Bad Politics
For young people, the ban is a direct violation of our nation’s most fundamental freedom and could further erode support for the Biden campaign....
29
Dec
Survey of Young People in Bay Area Shows Diverse Concerns, Some Apathy
Bay City News surveyed 213 students and young people across seven Bay Area counties this year to gauge where they see themselves in the political process....
22
Dec
Bay Area Organizations Work to Increase Voter Participation, Civic Engagement of Youth
There is a growing effort to increase voter turnout at a time when rates of voter registration and participation can vary widely based on multiple factors....
10
Sep
Bay Area’s Young Voters Are Registering at Lower Rates. Organizers Are Combating This Ahead of 2024 Election
The 2020 presidential election produced high turnout of young voters. Since, voter registration rates for people 18 to 25 have begun to decline in the Bay Area...
05
Sep
Are Young Voters the Key to Gavin Newsom Surviving the Recall?
In a recall election that will likely be decided by which side turns out its base at the highest rates, young voters represent an important bloc for Newsom. ...
07
Oct
Importance of Local Elections Motivates Young Voters to Become Politically Active
Young voters in Richmond are excited for local elections because of the potential change their votes can make in their community....
30
Sep
Young Voters Share What It Takes to Get Them Engaged With Local Issues
Young people are not known for voting in local elections, especially, but some say social media and humanizing the candidates could help change that....
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