Ahead of November s general election, advocates in Ohio are working to boost youth voter participation. Gen Z voters are focused on climate change and universal healthcare - but their turnout continues to lag, especially in rural regions. Jen Miller, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio, said young people need easy access to education and resources to make informed decisions. .
North Dakotans have less than two weeks to send in their absentee or mail ballot to be counted for the June 11 primary. Despite some political pushback about the option, voters in rural areas seem to embrace it. Around the U.S., Republicans in some states continue efforts to restrict vote-by-mail laws. .
New research shows younger New Yorkers have different ideas about civic engagementA Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement survey found Generation Z was less positive or increasingly
Black voters will play a key role in determining who will win the 2024 presidential election. And while Black voters remain overwhelmingly Democratic and support President Joe Biden over former President Donald Trump, Biden s edge over Trump is changing. A new poll shows Trump ahead of Biden in five crucial battleground states, one being Nevada, over discontent about the economy and the war in Gaza - especially among young, voters of color. .
New research shows younger New Yorkers have different ideas about civic engagement. A Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement survey found Generation Z was less positive or increasingly neutral on almost three-quarters of civic terms. Terms ranking highest with the cohort included "freedom," "unity" and "community." Amy McIsaac, managing director for learning and experimentation at Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement, said a key takeaway is the most positive terms for Generation Z centered around racial equity. .