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Most young voters support Kamala Harris − but that doesn’t guarantee they will show up at the polls

  • Written by John Holbein, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Politics, and Education, University of Virginia
imageKamala Harris takes a photo with young supporters at a rally at Temple University in Philadelphia, Penn., on Aug. 6, 2024. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Young people could decide the 2024 presidential election.

It’s a tale as old as time – a story that pops up every election, almost like clockwork.

The narrative is the same this election...

Read more: Most young voters support Kamala Harris − but that doesn’t guarantee they will show up at the polls

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