US Election 2024: Who is Gen Z voting for? Kamala Harris seems to emerge as the leading choice among young voters

With over 41 million Gen Z voters eligible to cast their ballots, this group is poised to make a major impact on the 2024 US presidential election. Known for their distinct perspectives and values, Gen Z often brings fresh viewpoints that stand apart from mainstream opinions. For those unfamiliar, Gen Z includes individuals born between 1997 and 2012.

As per sources such as the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and reporting by major media outlets such as VOA News and NBC News, 41 million Gen Z voters join the electorate for the 2024 presidential election.

Their influence could bring a fresh shift in U.S. politics.

According to an NBC News survey, around half of young respondents back Harris, while Trump has the support of about 33%.

Further, the Harvard Youth Poll shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump among 18- to 29-year-old voters, with 60% support compared to Trump¡¯s 32%.

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Studies from NPR and the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) show that Gen Z leans more to the left than previous generations, apart from Millennials, with women tending to favor left-leaning candidates more than men, who are tilting right.

In a survey by The News Record, 42.9% of college students identified as Democrats, 42.9% as Independents, and just 14.3% as Republicans.

PRRI also found that voting is the most common form of political engagement for Gen Z, with one participant remarking, "It matters more that someone votes than who they vote for,¡± as per The News Record.

As their influence grows, Gen Z¡¯s impact could mark a major turning point, signalling a new era in U.S. politics that reflects their values, with higher expectations for candidates to address pressing social and environmental issues.

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