Young Voters Will Rely on Social Media for their 2022 Election News

Young voters are increasingly using social media to learn about the political process. They are most interested in issues such as inflation and cost of living. However, they are not necessarily party loyal. This article explores how Millennials view the political process and the use of social media by politicians.

Politicians' Reliance on Social Media

Social media is an emerging medium that will play an important role in the Philippines' 2022 presidential elections. Its rise is largely due to Filipinos' dependence on it. Social media has been a key source of information for Filipinos, but previous presidential campaigns have also exposed its unconventional uses and susceptibility to disinformation. Moreover, the rapid evolution of social media is making it difficult to control and monitor.

Recent studies have examined the relationship between social media use and election results. There is no clear relationship between political candidates' use of social media and vote counts, but researchers have suggested that the use of social media can be an important factor for elections. For example, the use of social media by candidates for the Brazilian presidential election is not associated with higher voter turnout.

Generation Z's Views on the Political Process

While Millennials tend to be more conservative, Gen Z is the most politically progressive generation of all time. They are the least likely to approve of President Trump's leadership and are more likely to support LGBTQ rights. On social issues, Gen Zers are more progressive than Republicans, and they are more likely to agree that Black people are treated unfairly in this country. They also believe that government should be more involved in solving societal problems. And, as a group, they are more likely to believe that climate change is a result of human activity.

Although the opinions of Gen Z are more liberal than those of their parents, their views are still influenced by their own beliefs. They are more likely to support candidates who are women or who are Black than those who are white men. Gen Z also has strong views about the use of political violence.

Inflation and Cost of Living are Top Voting Concerns

While inflation and the cost of living are important issues, they're also frequently misunderstood. More than two-thirds of Americans say they've heard about the issue in the last month. One-third believe gas prices are at an all-time high, while a plurality say they've seen their gas bill increase by more than 25 percent over the last year.

Recent polls conducted by CNN show that Americans are worried about inflation. One survey finds that 71 percent of American voters are extremely or very concerned about the rising cost of living. In addition, 42 percent of likely voters cite the economy and cost of living as their top voting concerns.

Millennials' Lack of Party Affiliation

The millennial population is a key demographic for Democrats, and their party needs their loyalty to win a majority of 23 seats in Congress in November. While younger voters are a huge asset for Democrats, they are also a potential risk for Republicans. Millennials are not always sure what party they support, but they are likely to vote based on their views on economic issues.

In the last presidential election, there have been a number of polls showing that Millennials are more likely to vote for Democrats. A survey by the Pew Research Center shows that 61% of Gen Z voters said they would definitely or probably vote for a Democrat. Only 22% of Gen Z respondents said they would vote for President Trump.

Gen Z's Concern About Abortion Rights

The latest generation of voters - Gen Z - has a particular concern about abortion rights. According to a new survey, 87 percent of Gen Z voters say that abortion should be protected by law. And more than half of these voters say that they believe that they can impact abortion access through voting. But the issue of reproductive justice is far from the only concern among the Gen Z vote. Other issues that are on their minds include climate change, gun violence, systemic racism, and student debt.

Generation Z's concern over abortion rights is likely to spur a political backlash against a repeal of Roe v. Wade. According to a recent Pew survey, 74 percent of adults aged 18 to 29 believe that abortion should be legal in most cases. This number jumps by 12 percentage points when comparing the opinions of adults in their thirties and forties.