Most young Americans to ‘definitely vote’ in the upcoming election: Harvard poll

According to a nation-wide survey poll, Americans between the age of 18 to 29 years have “historic interest in the upcoming election” and they will “definitely be voting” in the November 3 election.

The survey found that 67% of the people have great enthusiasm and are surely going to vote, contrast to 47% during the 2016 elections.

In 2008, the percentage of the same was 48.4, according to the United States Elections Project, a reputed Census platform on poll turnout.

The turnout of young voters this year seems closer to 2008 compared to 2016, the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School poll data indicated.

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Interestingly, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden holds a 24-point lead in the youth voter category over President Donald Trump.

The poll said that 63% of the Biden supporters expect him to win, with 6% anticipating a Trump win and 30% ‘not sure’.

On the other hand, about 74% of Trump supporters expect Trump to win, with only 6% anticipating Biden’s win.

Although, Biden’s favorability is slightly higher among the 56% likely voters. 

Republicans and Democrats are divided on the role the government should play in addressing healthcare issues, young Americans have a strong preference for more increased policy actions to address healthcare issues (72%) and to improve access to mental health services (75%).

The survey also found that most young Americans want the government to do more to improve race relations and reduce systemic racism.