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Is there a political left-wing tsunami on the horizon? Recent trends suggest that Zoomer voters are indeed shifting the political landscape leftward, continuing a historical pattern observed in youth voting behaviors.
Let’s look at the voting patterns of Zoomers in recent elections in this chart. In the 2016 presidential election, 58% of young voters chose Clinton while 28% voted for Trump. Fast forward to 2020, 61% supported Biden and only 35% backed Trump. And in the last 2024 election, Harris received 58% of the young vote, while Trump is expected to increase his share to 39%.
But it’s not just about political ideology. Financial incentives, such as college debt relief, are a driving force in Zoomer thinking. Let’s dive into college debt delinquencies. Take a look at this chart. Under Biden, debt relief was offered, but once Trump took office, it was revoked, leading to soaring delinquency rates. Currently, about 14% of Zoomers are delinquent on their college loans, highlighting their financial struggles.
The average student loan debt for college graduates in the US is approximately $30,000. Many Zoomers believe that voting left could lead to debt relief, influencing their decisions at the polls. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s summary of recent education data, just under 50% of Gen Z young adults in the US (ages 18–24) are either currently enrolled in college or have already earned a college degree.
However, it's important to consider the perspective of Zoomers who achieved their current status without attending college. Why should those who went to college receive debt relief while others do not? And what about non-college bound Zoomers? Looking at those non-college Zoomers in this chart, the trend is clear: only white males without degrees leaned toward Trump, while the rest strongly favor left-wing candidates. This data largely debunks this idea that Zoomers will vote conservative or to the right. As Boomers age, Zoomers have the potential to reshape American politics significantly. This trend could pose challenges for Trump and conservatives as the future politically leans left in a potential blue tsunami.
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