Pennsylvania college students seek to put voter participation over party

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Pennsylvania college students seek to put voter participation over party
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In both presidential elections and midterms since the 1960s, voter turnout among 18 to 24-year-olds has been far below any other age group.

State College , Pennsylvania — At first glance, Penn State students Ryan Klein and Baybars Charkas seem to have a lot in common — until they start talking about politics. Klein is the president of the university's College Republicans chapter, and Charkas is the president of its College Democrats chapter.

'Young people need to remember that it doesn't matter how many social media posts they make, or how many protests that they attend. If they don't actually show up to vote, their voice won't be heard.'According to a recent Pew Research Center poll, 66% of 18 to 24-year-olds associate with the Democratic Party, compared with 34% who align with the GOP. But some in this age group say issues like jobs, abortion and education drive them to the polls — not political parties.

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