The 50 Million: Gen Z’S Power, Priorities, and Participation In a major survey conducted in partnership with When We All Vote, over 5,000 young people shared their political values, priorities, and inflection points ahead of the 2026 midterms. 2026 survey political issues democracy
“It's the Economy, Stupid”: Young People’s Financial Struggles Shape their Political Views and Engagement An analysis of post-2024 election data reveals strong associations between young people's economic situations and their civic life. economic struggles activism voter turnout
Update: Proposed Restrictions on Voter Registration Are Likely to Harm Young Voters Proposed legislation like the SAVE America Act could impose onerous barriers to youth electoral participation. voter registration election laws democracy