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Politics● Low5d ago · Nov 5, 2026, 6:19 PM

Exit polls show young voters swinging back to Democrats after Trump's 2024 gains

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Axios · North America

Young voters swung so hard toward Democrats in Tuesday's midterms that it raises new doubts about whether Republicans can build a lasting coalition among Americans under 30.Why it matters: Trump's success with Gen Z voters, especially young men, fueled talk of a generational shift toward Republicans. Tuesday's results tell a different story.By the numbers: An estimated 66% of voters ages 18–29 backed Democratic House candidates Tuesday, compared with 31% for Republicans, according to Tufts University's CIRCLE, which analyzed preliminary data from the NORC Civic Health & Elections Project.T

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