Understanding the Gen Z Vote

This report explores Gen Z’s civic engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. We found that Zoomers prioritize protecting reproductive rights, addressing systemic racism, and combating climate change more than older generations. Despite facing high levels of anxiety and depression, Gen Z voters demonstrated remarkable resilience by turning out to vote.

Key Findings

• As compared to older generations, more Zoomers say they voted because of timely issues that will shape our society for years to come.
• Zoomers report high levels of anxiety and depression. But instead of shutting down, they mobilize and continue to show up to vote.
• Zoomers wish they had more information about candidates and issues before the 2022 midterm election.
• Gen Z and millennials share little common ground with older voters on which issues are important in K-12 education today.