How youth-focused campaigns are gathering young voters in Kentucky
Why it matters
A new poll from the University of Kentucky's Center for Poverty Research finds that young people in Kentucky are more likely to vote if they are contacted by a campaign and believe their vote can make a difference.
The poll, which surveyed 1,000 young Kentuckians aged 18 to 29, found that 63% of respondents said they were likely to vote in the upcoming election, up from 55% in 2018.
The poll also found that young people are more likely to vote if they are contacted by a campaign and believe their vote can make a difference.
What's happening
Several campaigns in Kentucky are targeting young voters with youth-focused outreach efforts.
The Democratic Party of Kentucky has launched a "Kentucky Young Democrats" program that provides training and support to young Democrats across the state.
The Republican Party of Kentucky has launched a "Young Republicans" program that aims to engage young Republicans and get them involved in the party.
Several candidates for office in Kentucky are also reaching out to young voters with youth-focused campaigns.
What's next
It remains to be seen whether these youth-focused campaigns will be successful in increasing voter turnout among young people in Kentucky.
However, the poll findings suggest that these campaigns have the potential to make a significant impact by providing young people with the information and support they need to vote.
Additional resources
- UK poll: Kentucky young voters more likely to vote if contacted by campaign, believe their vote can make a difference
- Kentucky Young Democrats
- Young Republicans
