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11mo ago

Kamala Harris Energizes Young Texas Voters Ahead of Presidential Election

Social media campaigns and key endorsements boost youth engagement as Harris becomes the Democratic nominee.

Dance majors from the Department of Theater and Dance perform under a banner encouraging students to vote at the Union Building at the University of Texas at El Paso in El Paso on Oct. 25, 2022.
Kaylee Caudle, a 19-year-old student at Rice University, poses for a portrait in her home in Tomball, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.
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Overview

  • Young Texans show increased enthusiasm for voting due to Kamala Harris' candidacy and social media presence.
  • Harris' historic run as the first Black and South Asian woman nominee captures the attention of Gen Z voters.
  • Texas has the second youngest population in the U.S., with many first-time voters influenced by Harris' policies.
  • Challenges like strict voter ID laws and limited on-campus polling places still hinder young voter turnout.
  • Conservative young voters remain skeptical of Harris, particularly on issues like gun rights and immigration.