Are Democrats Doing Enough to Keep Young Voters Engaged? With Alliance for Youth Organizing Executive Director, Dakota Hall

The Alliance for Youth Organizing, released the full results of their first National Youth Survey of 2022 (that was just covered in TIME). This survey takes a look at how young voters from across the political spectrum feel about the future of the country, what policies the Biden Administration should prioritize, how they plan to be civically engaged this year leading up to the midterm elections, and more. 

The survey of registered voters aged 17-39 was conducted between January 2-6, 2022. Here are some key highlights of the survey findings:

1. The majority of all young voters feel pessimistic about the future of the country and have a negative view of national political figures and Congress as a whole
2. No national politicians or parties in the U.S. Congress are viewed positively by most young people in America.
3. Young people perceive that political leaders are not prioritizing their interests
4. Youth voters are sticking to their demands on policy priorities
5. Majority of young people approve of Biden Administration’s decision to extend the pause on student loan payments and support student loan debt forgiveness 

Increasingly influential with each passing election, youth voters will be a decisive electoral force this November.

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