Gen Z voters powered Democratic blue wave in midterms

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Gen Z voters under 30 backed Democrats by nearly 50 points in Tuesday's midterms, a decisive shift from 2024 that helped fuel a Democratic blue wave and delivered a strong rebuke of President Trump. Young voters made up 11% of the total vote, with their impact felt most on the margins in key House and Senate races. In the Texas Senate race, Democrat James Talarico won overall by 12 points but carried Gen Z by 60 points. Exit polling showed economic issues were the top concern for 43% of young voters, with over 80% saying Trump's policies worsened conditions. About 15% of 2024 Trump voters under 30 switched to Democratic House candidates, including gains among white and Latino men.


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