About this Event
The 2024 election revealed a striking shift in how Gen Z is engaging with American politics, raising new questions as we head into 2026. Long assumed to be the most progressive generation, Gen Z’s voting patterns defied expectations: turnout dropped, Democratic support weakened, and young men swung towards Republican candidates across the ballot. At the same time, young women moved further to the left, creating one of the widest gender gaps in modern electoral history. These shifts challenge conventional wisdom about the youth vote and prompt a deeper examination of what is driving Gen Z’s evolving political identity.
The USC Center for the Political Future invites you to a timely conversation on the forces reshaping how young voters approach civic life. Are Gen Z’s changing priorities signs of disengagement, adaptation, or a new political realignment? With the 2026 midterms approaching, this discussion will explore whether Gen Z’s 2024 voting patterns were a one-time disruption or the beginning of a lasting transformation in America’s political landscape.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ronald Tutor Campus Center, 3607 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, United States
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