This fall will tell us how much young people care about women's rights, mass shootings, and climate

[Kaleva]

22. Older people historically have the highest voter turnout.

Young, 18-34, have the lowest. A big increase in turnout of the young, who tend to be more liberal, would make a difference for us. It'd be a Blue wave if younger turnout matched that of older turnout. But it depends on how important they think women's rights, gun violence and climate change are. Is it enough to get them to register and vote?

"Turnout by Sex and Age
In 2020, 68% of women eligible to vote reported voting — higher than the 65% turnout for men.

In the 2016 election, 63% of women and 59% of men reported voting.

Voting rates were higher in 2020 than in 2016 across all age groups, with turnout by voters ages 18-34 increasing the most between elections:

For citizens ages 18-34, 57% voted in 2020, up from 49% in 2016.
In the 35-64 age group, turnout was 69%, compared to 65% in 2016.
In the 65 and older group, 74% voted in 2020, compared to 71% in 2016."

https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/04/record-high-turnout-in-2020-general-election.html