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Young voters swing back to Democrats in 2026 midterms

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Young voters showed a significant swing back to the Democratic Party in the 2026 midterm elections, according to preliminary data. An estimated 66% of voters aged 18-29 supported Democratic candidates for the House, a substantial increase from previous elections. This trend challenges earlier notions of a generational shift towards Republicans, particularly following Donald Trump's gains with this demographic in 2024. The data indicates a strong preference for Democrats across various demographics within the under-30 age group, including young men and women, as well as white, Black, and Latino voters. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Russell Contreras ·

    Exit polls show young voters swinging back to Democrats after Trump's 2024 gains

    <p><a href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/10/08/gen-z-election-impact-voting-new-orleans" target="_blank">Young voters</a> swung so hard toward Democrats in Tuesday's midterms that it raises new doubts about whether Republicans can build a lasting coalition among A…

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