| outh voters are a unique subset of the general American voting population. Young people age 18-29 make up 21% of the voting eligible population in the U.S., but they consistently turn out at much lower rates than older voters. In recent years, however, the impact of the youth voter demographic has been incredibly influential, most notably in the election of President Obama in 2008 and 2012. Despite the fact that youth voters have become a more influential voting block, it is unclear that youth are being effectively represented. Youth related issues rarely take center stage. Even though total U.S. student loan debt is estimated to be... |
