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How economic concerns are shaping the youth vote in 2024 ========== Young adults are facing significant economic challenges, with inflation impacting them more than older generations; economic issues are the top priority for voters under 30, overshadowing abortion and the Israel-Hamas conflict; turnout will depend on how well Trump or Harris address economic realities; young voters under 35 make up 29% of the electorate, including 8.3 million first-time voters; 21% of DNC delegates were under 36; 45% of eligible voters aged 18-27 are people of color; economic stress includes rising rent, student debt, and limited job opportunities; inflation peaked at 9.1% in June 2022, now at 2.9% as of July 2024; housing affordability is a major concern, especially for young voters of color; 39% of Latino voters aged 18-29 cite housing costs as their biggest hardship; systemic issues like redlining affect homeownership rates; Biden's administration approved $168.5 billion in student debt forgiveness for 4.8 million Americans; Harris proposes an economic agenda focusing on reducing costs and increasing homeownership opportunities; recent polls show Harris has substantial support from young voters, with her economic plan potentially increasing turnout. #YouthVote #Economy #2024Election #Inflation #Housing #StudentDebt #KamalaHarris #DonaldTrump #VoterTurnout #EconomicChallenges https://www.brookings.edu/articles/how-economic-concerns-are-shaping-the-youth-vote-in-2024/