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Gen Z’s Outlook on the 2026 Midterm Elections

Gen Z is headed into the midterms frustrated with the political system, worried about AI, and unsure about their vote’s weight… 

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Gen Z adults are frustrated with the U.S. political system—and have been for years
  • They’re worried about misinformation spreading during the election (thanks AI!)
  • Young adults are conflicted on whether their vote will actually make a difference
The midterms are a little under two months away, and after a period of rocky primaries and candidate controversies, voters are gearing up for what’s likely to be another closely watched election. While young voters have always been an important group to watch, Gen Z has continued to surprise people when it comes to how they see politics. (See: Gen Z’s political views don’t fit neatly in one box.) They’ve been described as less progressive than previous generations, while younger conservatives have also shown signs of shifting their political support. And of course, there’s that growing political gender divide adding...

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