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2024 Youth Vote: Gender Gap and Economic Anxiety

Analysis of the 2024 youth vote reveals a significant gender gap, with young men favoring Trump and young women supporting Harris, but with lower overall turnout than in 2020. Economic concerns outweighed abortion as the top issue.

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Public Religion Research Institute (Prri)Republican PartyDemocratic Party

Kamala HarrisDonald TrumpMelissa Deckman

Typically, why do we see gender gaps in voting patterns?: Historically, women have favored Democrats due to their support for larger government and social programs, while men lean Republican, prioritizing economic issues and smaller government. This pattern held true in the 2024 election.
Why was voter turnout among Gen Z lower in 2024 than in 2020?: Lower youth voter turnout in 2024 compared to 2020 is likely due to disillusionment with institutions, a feeling that their votes haven't resulted in sufficient action, and growing mistrust of government's ability to solve their problems.
Do you think the Harris campaign erred in centering abortion so much?: The Harris campaign's focus on abortion, while popular with many young women, might have been less effective than emphasizing economic issues and policies that directly addressed young people's concerns, such as student debt and affordable housing.
Why do you think we saw such a significant gender gap between Gen Z men and women in 2024?: The significant gender gap among Gen Z voters is attributed to several factors, including Trump's misogynistic comments and actions, the #MeToo movement, and young women's stronger support for abortion rights. Conversely, the Democratic party's lack of a compelling message on the economy, coupled with Trump's outreach to young men, contributed to their increased support for him.
What were the most important issues for Gen Z voters in the 2024 election, and how did they break down?: The economy was the most important issue for Gen Z voters, particularly those who supported Donald Trump. Abortion, a top issue in 2022, significantly dropped in importance in 2024.

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