Could young voters — who turned out in record numbers in 2004 — tilt this year's midterm elections?

Answer 1

Not only young voters but all voters should turn out Tuesday and vote

Answer 2

I don't think they actually did turn out in record numbers.

Most young people are responsible by not voting until they have a bead on the issues. And that takes a bit of time.

In the mid-terms turnout is much smaller and the younger people as a result will be voting in far less numbers than the Presidential Election.

Sorry. The Republicans will retain control of both the House and Senate.

Answer 3

That is one section of the voting public that is hard to track. If only 30% of the eligible voters between the age of 18-21 would vote they could swing just about any election. This year with so many races so close and the power balance of congress and the house in doubt, each vote is very important

Answer 4

Younger voters? Despite all the get out to vote programs in 94, like P-Diddys vote or die, and several other non notable programs, no significant turn out from young voters occured. Most young people are either too stoned, too appathetic, or flat out know nothing about politics. Theye didn't show up then, and won't now. They never have for that matter.

Answer 5

I'd like to think so...but voting among young adults has been a downward slide practically since the constitutional amendment allowing 18-year olds to vote 35 years ago was ratified.

I wonder if talk of repealing the amendment would awaken the masses...

Answer 6

yes very much so and i hope they will consider that they need to vote responsibly. i think voting should be taken seriously and not just people running out and voting against those damn democrats etc...they need to be educated about the issues and the candidates