Data from 2024’s General Election highlights a persistent pattern in voter participation across age demographics: younger voters historically turn out at lower rates than older age groups, though recent state figures show tight competition among younger demographics.
According to data from the Iowa Secretary of State, voter turnout in Iowa’s 2024 General Election rose steadily with age:
- Ages 18–24: 64.72% turnout
- Ages 25–34: 64.08% turnout
- Ages 35–49: Approximately 78% turnout
- Ages 50–64: Approximately 84% turnout
- Ages 65 and older: Nearly 87% turnout
While the overall trend shows higher engagement among older citizens, turnout between the two youngest brackets was separated by only a fraction of a percentage point, with voters ages 18 to 24 slightly outstripping those ages 25 to 34.
Advocates emphasize that maintaining high voter engagement amongst young adults remains critical to shaping policy, ensuring that public decisions reflect the interests of the upcoming generation as cultural shifts and differing political beliefs continue to evolve.
The point is, it is not only our diligent duty to vote, but it is also a necessity, as we see how socially we are currently regressing; the economy is soon to shatter, and our very own liberties are at stake. The people must take initiative to change our placeholders and policies if we want a future not only for ourselves, but for those who will come after.
Get registered and vote.
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