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State of Democra-Z

Minnesota is among the top states for young voter participation. In the 2024 election, there will be around 800,000 eligible voters between the ages of 18 and 29 in Minnesota. That includes Gen-Z and the youngest millennial voters.

In State of Democra-Z, we’re turning to a group of young voters who are paying close attention to politics to ask them about the top issues surrounding this years election.

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One undecided voter’s journey to Election Day

One undecided voter’s journey to Election Day

Minnesota college student Addie Raum grew up valuing civic engagement. But as a moderate conservative voter, participating in her first presidential election means making a difficult choice.
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State of Democra-Z: Takeaways from the vice presidential debate

State of Democra-Z: Takeaways from the vice presidential debate

The vice presidential debate is not expected to push many voters to one side or another, but it offered a closer look at the men who could be second in command. We check in with two Gen-Z voters about what stood out to them.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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State of Democra-Z: Kamala Harris, ‘brat’ and Gen-Z

State of Democra-Z: Kamala Harris, ‘brat’ and Gen-Z

For Gen X and Boomers, they’re just trying to understand how the album of the summer “brat” by Charli XCX has anything to do with Kamala Harris. But for Gen Z its garnering excitement and momentum for the presidential candidate.
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State of Democra-Z: Young Republicans react to attempted assassination ahead of RNC

State of Democra-Z: Young Republicans react to attempted assassination ahead of RNC

Two young conservatives who attend St. Olaf College shared their perspectives as the attempted assassination of Donald Trump adds a new dimension to an already tense presidential race.
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State of Democra-Z: Campus protests point to war as top of mind for young voters

State of Democra-Z: Campus protests point to war as top of mind for young voters

The Israel-Hamas war is coming to the forefront of 2024 election. We asked Gen Z voters how the campus protests in Minnesota and nationwide are impacting their thoughts on the election.
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State of Democra-Z: the Wednesday after Super Tuesday

State of Democra-Z: the Wednesday after Super Tuesday

College students Cori Stockard and Addie Raum joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer to talk about Nikki Haley’s withdrawal from the race, the uncommitted vote in Minnesota and the general election now underway.
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