Young voters favor Harris over Trump by a 20‑point margin
According to a survey conducted by CNBC and Generation Lab two weeks before the presidential elections in the United States, young Americans are voting for Kamala Harris. The study indicates that the Democratic candidate has a 20-point lead over the former president.
4:34 PM EDT, October 22, 2024
The latest Youth & Money Survey, conducted by CNBC and Generation Lab, shows that among young Americans, Vice President Kamala Harris has a 20-point lead over Donald Trump, as reported by cnbc.com. The study was carried out at the end of the campaign, two weeks before the presidential elections.
Among Americans aged 18 to 34, 60% of respondents said they would vote for Kamala Harris in a direct face-off, while 40% declared that they would vote for Donald Trump.
This indicates that in recent months, Harris has widened her lead over her political opponent, at least among young voters. Back in July, only 46% of respondents would have chosen Harris, while 34% said they would vote for Trump. Another 21% wanted to vote for then-candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (who officially withdrew from the presidential race on August 23) or another candidate.
According to CNBC, respondents identified TikTok, television news, and websites as their main sources of election information. The primary issues important to young voters are employment, taxes, and trust in the government.
Young Americans disappointed with Harris and Trump?
Despite Kamala Harris's clear lead in the poll, young voters seem less enthusiastic about both the Democratic and Republican candidates.
When pollsters asked, "How do you rate the presidential candidates?" A significant 38% of respondents replied, "I'm disappointed." Another 41% chose the response, "I'm neutral," and only 20% selected the option, "I'm excited," to describe their feelings about the Harris-Trump matchup.
The Youth & Money Survey also found that 32% of young Americans still do not know where and how they will vote. Another 31% plan to vote "in person on election day," while over 24% said they will vote by mail. The remaining respondents indicated they will vote in person but during early voting.
