# Young voters boost 2026 midterms

> 27% of young people voted in 2026 midterms, with economy top concern.
- Title: Young voters boost 2026 midterms · The Conversation | Shortify
- Summary: 27% of young people voted in 2026 midterms, with economy top concern. 27% of young people ages 18-29 voted in 2026 midterms, prioritizing economy over…
- Keywords: 2026 midterm elections, economy, healthcare, iran war, voter turnout, college students, gender gap, university life, voting rates, voting trends, youth voter turnout, voter issues
- Source: The Conversation — https://theconversation.com/young-people-turned-out-in-near-record-numbers-for-the-2026-midterms-with-the-economy-top-of-their-minds-295947
- Author: Sara Suzuki
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: 2026 midterm elections, economy, healthcare, iran war, voter turnout, college students, gender gap, university life, voting rates, voting trends, youth voter turnout, voter issues
## 2026 midterms
27% of young people ages 18-29 voted in 2026 midterms, second highest turnout in 30 years.
## Economy top issue
Economy and jobs ranked highest among young voters, followed by healthcare and Iran war.
## Democratic support
66% of young people voted for Democratic candidates in 2026 midterms.
## Gender gap
70% of young women voted Democratic vs 59% of young men.
## Education impact
Young people with high school or less education voted Democratic by 24-point margin.
## Voting barriers
College students face registration issues due to frequent moves and campus addresses.
## 2026 turnout record
27% youth turnout in 2026 midterms, highest since 2018.
## Key takeaway

27% of young people ages 18-29 voted in 2026 midterms, prioritizing economy over healthcare and Iran war.