Gen Z voters have expressed excitement and support for Vice President Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race. Young progressive organizations have been warning for months that Biden struggled to connect with young voters and have expressed hope that Harris can energize this demographic. Since Biden’s announcement, youth-led organizations across the country have endorsed Harris, praising her potential to engage and mobilize young voters.
Both Harris and her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, are now aiming their messages towards younger voters who could play a decisive role in the upcoming election. Harris highlighted her work on issues like gun violence and climate change, while Trump criticized her as being “far left” and focused on appealing to religious voters.
Polling data suggests that while a majority of young adults voted for Biden in 2020, his approval ratings with this demographic have declined. Harris is starting off with somewhat better favorability ratings among young adults than Biden. Young political leaders and activists are hopeful that Harris can bring a new energy and direction to the Democratic Party, particularly in engaging young voters.
Overall, there is a sense of optimism among young people that Harris’ campaign represents a new opportunity for meaningful engagement and policy changes that reflect the priorities of younger generations. With Gen Z voters expressing support and enthusiasm for Harris, there is a sense of momentum building around her candidacy among young activists and organizations.
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