Youthful Voters a Mystery
The 11 million new voters age 18 to 21 could reshape politics in the South and West but may stay home on election day. Analysts say turnout is the key factor and local elections near universities may feel the law’s impact. Alaska and Hawaii already set 18 as voting age. several states show high shares of young residents still ineligible.
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