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John Wahl, 37, is the youngest GOP state party leader in the country. He also runs a business as a butterfly farmer in Athens, Ala. "This is me, the chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, in his natural habitat," he told NPR during a visit to his butterfly farm.

This butterfly farmer wants to strengthen the Republican Party's hold on Alabama

5:11am September 07, 2023

Alabama Republican Party Chair John Wahl is the youngest state GOP chair. He wants to increase GOP turnout among Black and young voters amid a larger redistricting battle and a looming election.

C.J. Pearson of Georgia, Alyssa Rinelli of Wisconsin and Brilyn Hollyhand of Alabama are working to help the Republican Party mobilize more younger voters.

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These young Republicans want the GOP to do more to recruit young voters

12:01pm August 30, 2023

by Sarah McCammon

Younger voters favor Democrats by a wide margin, but the Republican Party is trying to change that with the RNC's new youth advisory council and other efforts to reach young voters where they are.

From left to right: Former Vice President Mike Pence, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during the first Republican presidential primary debate in Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that's a win

11:28am August 25, 2023

by Ximena Bustillo

Climate change is a top issue for young voters across political parties, but most of the Republican presidential candidates avoided the question.

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David Hogg speaks to gun control advocates during the March for Our Lives rally in Washington last year. Hogg first became a national organizer after a mass shooting at his high school in Parkland, Fla., more than five years ago.

'We're not just voting. We're also running.' David Hogg launches young candidate PAC

6:02am August 09, 2023

by Elena Moore

Young voters are growing as a dominant portion of the electorate. At the same time, more are becoming eligible to launch their own bids for office. Now, a new PAC wants to help them run — and win.

Former President Donald Trump dances on stage at the Turning Point Action conference on July 15.

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Young conservatives board the 'Trump Train' to 2024

11:37am July 19, 2023

by Elena Moore

Former President Donald Trump enjoyed massive support during a recent gathering of conservative youth and young activists ahead of the 2024 election.

Left to right: Larry McCallum, Reagan Bunch, AJ Jacobs, Trinity Locklear, Kayla Tran, Bryson Hyman

Rural voters lean red, young voters lean blue. So what's a young, rural voter to do?

5:06pm July 16, 2023

Democrats are aiming to make gains in North Carolina in 2024. And that path to victory in the state runs through its small towns and youngest voters. Here's where some of them stand.

Matthew Grover (center) of NextGen America talks with young voters Kate Browning (left) and Jack Borg as they sign a pledge promising to vote near the Milwaukee Public Market on Saturday.

What's on the minds of young voters in Milwaukee? A lot

10:49am October 27, 2022

Polls found that young people were among the least likely to vote this fall. But the end of Roe v. Wade has helped boost voter registration among them. Other issues are also important to young voters.

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Former Georgia House Democratic leader Stacey Abrams (center) and "rising stars" in the Democratic Party speak during the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday.

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Young Democrats Wonder Whether Party Is Prioritizing Nostalgia Over The Future

6:21pm August 19, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

The speaker lineup has made some wonder whether the party is failing to emphasize enough of a forward-focused vision for the country, which is most likely to entice younger voters.

Joe Biden speaks at a campaign rally in Los Angeles with his wife Jill and his sister Valerie. The former vice president rode a wave of momentum that may have catapulted him back into front-runner status.

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5 Takeaways From Super Tuesday And Joe Biden's Big Night

5:31am March 04, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

It was a surprise result for the former vice president, who won a majority of states on Super Tuesday. He rode a wave of momentum that may have catapulted him back into front-runner status.

Taylor Swift endorsed two Democratic candidates in Tennessee over the weekend, and urged her young fans to register to vote for candidates that "closely represent" their values.

Taylor Swift Endorses Democratic Candidates In Tennessee

6:16pm October 08, 2018

by Shannon Van Sant

In an Instagram post, Swift said she supports candidates who fight for "human rights," and urged her young fans to register to vote.