New UC poll: Concern over current events could spur record numbers of young adults to vote

Young adults are geared up and ready to vote this fall, driven by concerns over racial justice and the pandemic, according to findings from a new poll conducted by YouGov for the University of California.

Six weeks ahead of the presidential election, a survey of California youth aged 18-24 found the state’s newest voters are paying close attention to the issues, and nearly 60 percent plan to vote early, most of them by mail.

The poll captured attitudes toward voting and current events among young adults. It builds on findings of an earlier poll, released this spring, with new insights into how COVID-19 and other issues are influencing opinions and behavior, including plans to vote.