US EditionCollege-Aged Americans Now Favor Republicans Over Democrats: Yale Youth Poll
- A recent Yale Youth Poll shows that 18 to 21-year-olds favor Republicans by 11.7 points for the 2026 elections, while voters aged 22 to 29 lean Democratic by 6.4 points.
- Vice President JD Vance has a net favorability rating of +65 among all respondents and +54 among Republicans under 30.
- The Democratic Party is reportedly struggling with messaging among working-class voters and is facing record-low approval ratings according to various polls.
- 57.8% of voters under 30 oppose trans-identifying biological males competing in women's sports, indicating a shift in views among young voters.
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Study suggests Gen Z's youngest voters favor Republicans
A Yale poll shows a generational divide within Gen Z, with voters aged 18 to 21 leaning Republican by 11.7 points, while those aged 22 to 29 favor Democrats by 6 points. Despite this shift, most political figures remain unpopular among voters under 30. Cultural and policy divides are evident, with younger voters supporting immigration policies and opposing deportations at higher rates than the general public. While some attribute the Republican …
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Gen Z leading political shift toward Republicans: Poll
(NewsNation) — A growing political divide is emerging among Americans under 30, as more young voters are shifting toward the Republican Party, according to a new poll. If the trend continues, it could significantly reshape the future of U.S. politics. While younger voters have traditionally leaned Democratic, Gen Z played a crucial role in re-electing President Donald Trump in November 2024. A new Yale Youth Poll, affiliated with the Yale Instit…
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- 47% of the sources are Center, 47% of the sources lean Right
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