New Poll Shows Young Voters Resonate With Economic Populism Over Political Parties, Crave Authentic Voices and Bold Policy

NextGen’s new poll, conducted by Tulchin Research, shows top priorities for 18-29-year-olds nationwide

Washington, D.C. — Today, NextGen America released a new youth vote poll in partnership with Tulchin Research. The polling, first reported on Rachel Janfaza’s Substack The Up and Up, reveals young people’s deep economic anxiety, as well as their belief that politicians are more concerned with delivering for billionaires and special interests than everyday people. Overall, the polling shows young people are not disengaged, but are demanding a government that truly represents their needs. Young people want new, authentic leaders willing to take bold action and pass policies that improve their daily lives.

NextGen America’s poll was conducted by Tulchin Research and surveyed 1,300 registered voters aged 18-29 nationwide including an oversample in Virginia. The poll was conducted May 21-29, 2025. This poll is unique because it is solely focused on young voters. Where other polls represent this demographic as a single column on a crosstab – this poll has a higher statistical validity and more accurately represents young people and their current opinions.

To access the complete polling results and analysis, check out NextGen America’s Substack, In Case You(th) Missed It.

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About NextGen America
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-29 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more.