Seniors are key to the MAGA coalition in the midterm elections

It’s increasingly clear that a resurgence of patriotism has taken hold among America’s youth. Youth turnout in 2024 helped cement President Donald Trump’s victory and exposed a serious crack in Democrats’ long-held grip on young voters. Trump’s gains with this demographic didn’t just shift an election; they helped set the tone for a new golden age in America. 

Compare this to the 2020 election, where democratic candidate Joe Biden won the youth vote by 61%. Vice President Kamala Harris and the failed policies of their administration shrank the lead to only around 50% in 2024. As a Harvard analysis put it, “Two key issues for Gen Z voters, dissatisfaction with the economy and the way immigration is being handled, most likely influenced the drop.” For many