The millennial generation, like every other generation, displays unique traits and economic, political and social influences in today’s culture.
According to the “Millennial Generation Review” report millennials between the ages 13 to 32 are said to leave imprints within individuals and their life cycle.
Therefore, there is a large amount of the millennial generation that have not identified themselves on where they stand on there political views, according to the Millennial Generation review report.
Many millennials have yet to identify themselves as independent, Democratic and Republican. But for sophomore criminology major, Eric Howard, the decision was easy for him to choose. Howard, who has now identified himself as democrat, explains why being apart of the millennial generation is so important.
“As the faces of the future, I think it is very important that the millennial generation focuses on where we stand as a political point of view,” Howard said. “I feel like most of our generation believes that what goes on today how much it affects us later on.”
According to the Washington post, in 2008, candidates tried their best to engage young voters. For every presidential cycle, candidates look very closely at what the newest crop of voters, such as Matthew McCaughey in “Dazed and Confused.”
Lately the elections have become less and less of a priority to young adults and many have no interest in the political polls according to the Washington Post.
Another study that was found in U.S Chamber of Commerce showed that since there is no proper ingredient to fix the vast majority of non-voters, the best way is to try and recruit voters.
However, is this the best way for candidates to recruit voters is to constantly be an active part of social media, which has the largest groups of youths and non voters?
Studies also indicated that many candidates can benefit from getting attention from younger voters. These younger voters are often tireless volunteers and are often strong advocates that stand behind their beliefs and what is right, according to chamber of commerce.
Among the highest percentage groups the 18 to 24-year-olds are the smallest percentage of groups that have the least percent of voters, there are two reasons why this affects elections, according to chamber of commerce.
First, their are not many 18 to 24-year-olds that are eligible to vote compared to 30 to 39-year-olds that are, but in the minds of others some people just do not care enough to vote, according to chamber of commerce.
Sophomore education major, Darian D’Aflonso cannot stress the fact enough about how much voting is important. D’Aflonso believes that voting is one of the most important factors of becoming an adult.
“There is nothing better than being able to say that I helped make a difference because I know in the end I have at least made a difference for myself and future,” said D’Aflonso
For many years the age of the baby boomers controlled the political field but now that is coming to an end, according to studies also found in U.S Chamber of Commerce report. Generation X have also paid the way for many of individuals and have shaped the culture in so many ways. Millennials turn to make an difference on the political field. Candidates that are running in the elections for 2016 certainly need to find ideas and strategy’s that will engage young voters.
