As we saw in Mamdani’s race, and in races with progressive candidates across the country, young voters are turning out in record numbers, proving that we didn’t lose Gen Z; they just needed candidates to vote for.
David Hogg: “As we saw in Mamdani’s race, and in races with progressive candidates across the country, young voters are turning out…”
On the recordAugust 7, 2026
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Discussing young voter engagement in recent elections.
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