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Gen Z's Social Media Power Could Shape the 2024 Election
Season 2024
Episode 70
With 41 million Gen Z eligible voters, including 8 million new voters since 2022, the 2024 election could see unprecedented youth participation. Historically low turnout among 18-24-year-olds is shifting, fueled by social media and celebrities like Taylor Swift and Megan Thee Stallion. This new wave could dramatically alter the political landscape, particularly in key swing states.
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