Young Canadians are showing increased interest in the upcoming federal election, with many casting early ballots at university campus polling stations. Despite historically low turnout among voters aged 18-24, a new Nanos poll shows a surprising shift, with 41% of young voters supporting the Conservative Party and 37% backing Liberal Leader Mark Carney. This trend challenges the traditional belief that younger voters lean left. Elections Canada has opened polling stations at 109 post-secondary institutions to boost youth participation. The initiative aims to improve on the 47% turnout rate seen in the 2021 election among this age group.
The news topic gives me hope and fear that my generation has such an impactful voice.
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Here’s why many young people aren’t voting anymore
Samantha Maxis was surprised when she heard there was a federal election coming at the end of April — a fact she only discovered by overhearing her university classmates discuss the candidates.
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It's great to see more young people getting involved, but it's wild (and honestly worrying) that so many are leaning Conservative—guess we’ve got some serious organizing and educating to do on campus.
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