Democrats' Young Men Problem Isn't About Messaging

It's About Trust—And the Latest Catalist Data Shows How Bad It's Gotten

May 28, 2025

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We've dissected youth turnout. We've analyzed enthusiasm gaps. But the most urgent warning sign for Democrats isn't about getting young people to the polls at all.

It's about what happens when they get there.

The Backdrop

In 2024, Democratic support among young men didn't just decline—it collapsed. And the steepest drops came from young men of color, a gro…

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