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Nov. 2, 2022, 10:11 p.m.

New poll reveals how young voters could sway outcome of elections

Summary

With less than a week to go until Election Day, our latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll is giving us a look at the landscape and key issues playing out in the midterm elections. It reveals the political mood and how turnout among young voters could sway the outcome. For a transcript of this story, click here . You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking the link below and answering the following questions:

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What students can do: What issues matter to young people now, and how can they engage in elections even if they are still too young to vote? Watch the following Student Reporting Labs special "We the Young People" to find out more. After watching, discuss which issues matter most to you.

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