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Youth Voting Trends Vary by Race

Esha Sarai

   Voters under 30 are a keenly watched voting bloc in the United States,
   with race being a top issue for many young people.

   "There are huge differences in who young people support,
   candidate-wise, by race and gender," Abby Kiesa, director of impact at
   the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and
   Engagement (CIRCLE) based at Tufts University, told VOA.

   "For example, for a huge portion of young people of color, we are much
   more likely to see use of color, especially young Black and Latino
   young people, vote for Democratic candidates. However, when we look at
   white youth, we don't see as strong support."

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