YDA Statement on Release of Young Voter Progress Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, September 19, 2007
CONTACT:
Bill Buck (202) 257-4002
WASHINGTON, DC – Reflecting the impact young voters have had on recent elections, the Democratic leaders in Congress today unveiled a report on their progress in addressing the issues young voters care most about.
“The many accomplishments of Democrats in less than a year is proof that which party leads does matter,” said David Hardt, President of the Young Democrats of America. “In the last election young voters turned out in record numbers to elect a Democratic House and Senate because Republicans were blocking what is important to young voters. After years of Republican neglect it is clear young voters’ voices have been heard and that our leaders in Congress are committed to providing a new direction for young Americans.”
“But there is much more to be done and Republicans are standing in the way,” continued Mr. Hardt. “Democrats understand that young voters – be they college students, those starting in the workforce or beginning families – are focused on what their future looks like. That is why this huge voting block has rejected Republicans in election after election.”
In the 2006 election, voters ages 18-29 made up 21% of the electorate (41.9 million) and supported Democratic candidates by an impressive 58 percent – six points higher than voters as a whole. This same age group was the only age group that Democrats won in the 2004 election.
For a copy of the Progress Report CLICK HERE
The Young Democrats of America (YDA) is the largest youth-led, national, partisan political organization. YDA mobilizes young people under the age of 36 to participate in the electoral process, influences the ideals of the Democratic Party, and develops the skills of the youth generation to serve as leaders at the local and national level.
