Democratic and left-leaning youth organizing groups are rallying younger voters in support of Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee. Young adult voters, including Gen Zers aged 18 to 27, could play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the race against former President Donald Trump. Harris, if elected, would be the first woman, second Black president, and first president of South Asian descent, resonating with the diverse Gen Z demographics.
Organizing groups are focusing on issues important to young voters, such as reproductive rights and climate action, as they target battleground states and utilize state and local chapters for voter outreach. Groups like Young Democrats of America and College Democrats of America are actively working to mobilize the youth vote and increase voter turnout through various campaigns and initiatives.
A coalition of youth organizing groups, including YDA and CDA, have endorsed Harris, highlighting her championing of important issues like reproductive freedom and climate action. Volunteer sign-ups and support for Harris have surged following her nomination, indicating a growing excitement among young voters. Recent polling shows Harris leading Trump among young voters, generating hope and enthusiasm for her candidacy.
While Harris’s momentum grows among young voters, pro-Palestinian organizers are urging the Biden administration, and Vice President Harris, to enact an arms embargo on Israel in light of the Israel-Hamas war. Activists are pushing for a shift in policy and holding rallies across the country to raise awareness on the issue. Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are seen as catering to a younger, progressive audience, resonating with the values important to young Democrats.
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