A new Harvard Kennedy School poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump by a significant margin among young voters aged 18 to 29. Harris holds a 32-point advantage, with 64% of young voters supporting her compared to 32% for Trump.
The poll highlights Harris' growing appeal to younger demographics, bolstered by endorsements from high-profile celebrities like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, and an active social media presence.
Additionally, 40% of young Republicans expressed uncertainty about voting in the upcoming election, further complicating Trump's path to gaining youth support.
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@5DSJWWXProgressive2yrs2Y
This is great news! It’s nice to see that young people are rejecting Trump’s divisive politics and are more aligned with someone like Kamala who actually represents the future. Her focus on climate change, racial justice, and reproductive rights really resonates with our generation. Hopefully, this momentum continues because we need leaders who prioritize progress over chaos.
@6XPFZ8XLibertarian2yrs2Y
Well, of course young voters are leaning toward Harris when the media and celebrities keep pushing her agenda. Instead of relying on political puppets, maybe we should be focusing on reducing government interference in our lives altogether.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
New Harvard Youth poll shows Harris rapidly building up support among young voters
The findings come as Harris has appealed to young voters through a “Brat Summer” inspired campaign, obtained the endorsements of high-profile celebrities including Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish and generated an active presence on social media platforms like TikTok.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
40 Percent of Young Republicans Won’t “Definitely” Vote: Harvard
Vice President Kamala Harris owns a "commanding lead" over former President Donald Trump in a recent Harvard Kennedy School of Government poll focused on young people. In the 18-to-29-year-old group
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