Will Gen Z Hand Democrats a ‘Blue Wave’ in the Midterms?
After losing ground with young voters, especially young men, in 2024, Democrats are trying to win back this critical part of the electorate ahead of the midterm elections. But the party faces widespread voter apathy and a debate over how best to connect with Gen Z on issues like affordability and housing. WSJ politics reporters Sabrina Rodriguez and Maya Davis join host Pierre Bienaimé to discuss how Democratic candidates are using social media, the rise of the party's progressive and Democratic socialist factions, and whether young voters will show up at the polls to propel a "blue wave." Further Listening: Why Gen Z Voters Are Reconsidering Their Support for Trump Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.