Are Political Parties and Campaigns Reaching Young People in Civic Deserts? Youth who live in places where they perceive few opportunities for civic engagement see fewer political ads, which is connected to lower voter turnout. civic deserts rural communities electoral outreach
Ayanna Pressley and Youth Support for Democratic Challengers In the Democratic primary race for the Massachusetts 7th District, Pressley drew support from precincts with more youth and people of color. Massachusetts Democrats demographics race/ethnicity vote choice primaries