Political groups and candidates are targeting young voters, who are motivated by specific policies like abortion.

Summary

Gen Z posted greater voter turnout in 2022 compared to previous generations in midterm elections. As the 2024 election approaches, campaigning continues to be directed at this generation — including outreach led by Gen Z voters themselves.

Gen Z voters are more motivated to participate in elections due to specific policy issues, particularly reproductive rights. Political groups and candidates are implementing new strategies to engage this generation, including peer-to-peer organizing and authentic messaging.

Vice President Harris has been praised for her relatable social media presence, while former President Trump has appeared on popular male-dominated podcasts.

  • glimse@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Small clarification: more young people than ever are openly LGBT. They were always there, they just had to hide it.

    • Arbiter@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      And as a consequence more young people know someone who is.

      It’s a lot harder to hate a group of people you personally know members of.

    • sloppy_diffuser@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      3 days ago

      1000% this. I’m now rediscovering my rather fluid gender identity and attraction to both genders that started in my late 30s. Looking back, all the signs were there, I just kept things private as it wasn’t socially acceptable. Had some outlet with the teen goth scene, which was nonexistent in college. Grew up in a heavily catholic influenced region.

      Have an awesome wife who is supportive and revealed she is (now was) also closet bi from the same generation.

      We moved away from there, but when I visit family all the churches are run down and closed. I smile every time knowing their grip is loosening. All the LGBT hate today just tastes like desperation.