Younger Voters Showing Conservative Shift, Poll Finds

Harvard Kennedy School poll reveals 18-24 year-olds are more conservative than their slightly older peers, but Harris still leads Trump in this demographic.

• Voters aged 18-24 are trending more conservative compared to those aged 25-29, with men showing a five-point and women a three-point increase in conservatism.
• Despite the conservative shift, Vice President Kamala Harris maintains a significant lead over former President Donald Trump among young voters.
• Factors such as the impact of COVID-19 and feelings of being ignored by the establishment contribute to the rightward shift among the youngest voters.
• Harris leads Trump on issues like abortion, climate change, and healthcare, while Trump has a narrow lead on economic issues.
• Young voters' enthusiasm for Harris has increased notably, driven largely by young women and her strong social media presence.

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