From ABC7 New York · · 1m 50s
Young Voters Back Democrats in Midterm Election
Young voters overwhelmingly backed Democrats this year, but will they stay?
In brief
Young voters overwhelmingly backed Democrats this year, but will they stay? Young voters in the U.S. supported Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, but their loyalty remains uncertain due to economic concerns and Trump's policies. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Young voters overwhelmingly backed Democrats
Young voters in the U.S. supported Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, but their loyalty remains uncertain.
Andy Soma's vote for Roy Cooper
Andy Soma, 24, a math student at North Carolina State University, voted for Roy Cooper after Trump's Iran conflict.
AP Voter Poll results
Three-quarters of voters under 30 supported Democratic candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump's Iran conflict impact
Trump's broken pledge to keep the U.S. out of Middle East conflicts influenced young voters.
Economic struggles of young voters
Young voters cited economic hardship and AI projects as reasons for voting Democratic.
Corey Herzog's story
Corey Herzog, 28, works multiple jobs to save money while building a side business.
John Della Volpe's analysis
John Della Volpe, a pollster, says young voters are not a single party's base.
Trump's 2024 appeal to young men
Trump won over young men in 2024 but lost them in 2026 midterm elections.
Young voters' anger with Trump
About half of young voters said they were angry about the state of the U.S. today.
College Republican Coalition statement
The College Republican Patriot Coalition blamed Trump administration for Democratic gains.
Sarah Stull's experience
Sarah Stull, 18, voted for Democrats after feeling community during election results.
Katherine Haenschen's perspective
Katherine Haenschen says young voters have only known Trump's political era.
Dakota Hall's warning
Dakota Hall warns young voters may shift right if Democrats don't address economic issues.
The short version
Young voters in the U.S. supported Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, but their loyalty remains uncertain due to economic concerns and Trump's policies.
