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Harvard Poll: 63% of Young Voters Favor Democrats

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC · How we work

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A Harvard poll finds 63% of likely young voters favor Democrats over Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
Only 33% of young voters say they will definitely vote, down from 40% in 2018 and 2022.
Definite young voters cite opposition to President Donald Trump as their primary motivation.
Ninety-one percent of young voters list cost of living as a primary reason to vote.

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A Harvard poll finds 63% of likely young voters favor Democrats over Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
Only 33% of young voters say they will definitely vote, down from 40% in 2018 and 2022.
Definite young voters cite opposition to President Donald Trump as their primary motivation.
Ninety-one percent of young voters list cost of living as a primary reason to vote.