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There has been a lot of press recently about the role young voters are playing in this election. The Politico reports:
By recent historical standards, youth turnout is having a banner year. In every primary or caucus so far the youth turnout percentage has been the same or — almost always — greater than it was four or eight years ago.
Older voters are coming out in greater numbers, too, thanks to the competitive races in both parties. But young people are increasing their turnout more, and as a result their share of the electorate has risen in every state. [Read More]
Now that's true of all of the Super Tuesday states EXCEPT for New York. What happened here? What was your experience on Super Tuesday? Did you vote?
Check out Time Magazine's cover story on the influence of young voters on this campaign or watch this video from the Wall Street Journal on the role of young voters might play in the upcoming Texas Primary.
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