WASHINGTON, July 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Supermajority Ed
Fund, a leading women's equality organization alongside Lake
Research Partners and HIT Strategies, releases pivotal findings
from a recent survey shedding light on the sentiments of young
women aged 18-35 who are sporadic and non-voters in federal
elections. Their leading concern is economic well-being. In fact,
48% of the women we polled cite cost of living as a top issue.
New Supermajority Ed Fund polling
underscores the critical role of civic engagement among young
women.
Defined as those who have voted in 50% or less of the last six
federal elections they were eligible for, these young women express
a mix of frustration, hope, and a desire for meaningful change in
governance and leadership. The survey underscores the critical role
of civic engagement among this demographic, historically pivotal in
election outcomes since 2016. Despite feelings of frustration and
hopelessness about current governance, these young women are driven
by a strong belief in their ability to influence a better future
for themselves and future generations through active
participation.
Key Findings:
- Concerns about Project 2025: Nearly 80% of young
women surveyed expressed concern about Project 2025, an agenda
perceived as incompatible with their values and policy priorities.
The prospect of such a drastic shift in policy direction has
sparked significant apprehension among these voters, with 62%
believing it could become reality.
- Top Issues: The cost of living emerges as the
foremost concern among young women, motivating 55% to take action,
followed by reproductive healthcare and the Israel/Palestine conflict, each resonating
with 16% of respondents.
- Sentiments on Voting: A majority (58%) of young
women strongly agrees on the necessity of voting to shape their
future and that of subsequent generations, despite current
disillusionment with government effectiveness.
- Views on Current Challenges: A significant majority
(76%) attribute current societal issues to older white men in
positions of power, particularly in corporate and governmental
sectors.
- Leadership and Diversity: There is overwhelming
support (79%) for more diverse leadership in both corporations and
government, seen as pivotal to addressing systemic issues facing
the country today.
These findings underscore a clear call to action for
policymakers and candidates to address economic concerns and
prioritize issues that resonate deeply with young women voters. As
the 2024 election quickly approaches, understanding and responding
to these concerns will be critical in mobilizing this demographic
towards active political participation.
You can read the full research findings here. For a
comprehensive breakdown of survey results, contact
press@supermajority.com.
Supermajority Ed Fund brings together
women from different backgrounds to learn from each other's lived
experiences and grow their innate leadership skills. With a focus
on cutting-edge research on the issues women care about most and
leadership training that helps women gain key skills to thrive as
change-makers, Ed Fund is dedicated to creating a space where women
have the community, resources, and tools needed to spark progress
together.
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