Young voters swing decisively back to Democrats in 2026 midterms, exit polls show
Democrats hold 35-point advantage among under-30 voters, up from 14 points in 2024
Young voters swung heavily toward Democrats in Tuesday's midterm elections, with 66% of voters ages 18–29 backing Democratic House candidates compared to 31% for Republicans, according to preliminary data from Tufts University's CIRCLE project. The 35-point Democratic advantage more than doubled the 14-point edge seen in the 2024 national House exit polls, raising fresh questions about whether the GOP can build a lasting coalition among younger Americans.