Chicago young voter turnout jumped from previous midterm primary, but it’s no ‘systemic rise’

AI Briefing

• – Young voter turnout in Illinois primary election increased, with 85,000 voters aged 17-34 participating, up from 62,000 in 2022 and similar to 86,000 in 2018. Despite the increase, young voters still make up a smaller portion of overall turnout. Young voters were motivated by issues such as money in politics, affordability, and racial justice. Young voters are seeking to make their voices heard and influence future elections by participating in primaries and shaping platform positions.