Gen-Z to head to the polls in upcoming election [Video]

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — This year’s election will see a growing population of young voters, specifically Gen Z. The extra engagement has come from tactics like social media politicians have used to try and target one of their most impacted age groups.

28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli spoke with a diverse population of Gen Z-ers and political experts regarding the connection between the youthful generation and our politicians.

It was move-in day for first-year students at Wilkes University on Thursday.

As they made their way around campus, there was plenty on their minds, including the November election.

“It’s pretty much forced on you everywhere,” said first-year student Joe Hamburger

Hamburger, who plans to vote in November, was one of several students 28/22 News spoke with about the role and impact Gen Z will have on the 2024 presidential election.

More than 40,000,000 Gen Z-ers those born between 1997 and 2012 will be able to …