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OPB SPECIAL SERIES

Voices of Young Voters

Young voters could play a major role in this presidential election. But what issues are most important to those under the age of 30?

During election season, candidates get plenty of air time to talk about issues. In this series, we hear from voters. We asked young people across the Northwest about which issues are most important to them and why.

How did you arrive at your political beliefs? If you're a young voter, please share your perspective and become part of OPB's Public Insight Network.

 

What Issues Drive The Vote For Young Oregonians?

OPB | Oct. 31, 2012 4:06 p.m.

As campaign season winds to a close, we look again at the issues facing young voters who could play a major role in this year's presidential race.

What Do Young Voters Care About Most?

Oct. 17, 2012 3:40 p.m.

Young voters could play a major role in this presidential election. But what issues are most important to those under the age of 30?

Voices Of Young Voters

Oct. 10, 2012 midnight

Our news staff has spent the last month traveling across Oregon to talk with young people about which issues are most important to them, and why.

Voices Of Young Voters

Oct. 03, 2012 4 p.m.

How will the experiences of young voters shape their vote?

Obama Asks Young Voters 'To Believe'

NPR | Aug. 30, 2012 6:44 p.m.

For the last two weeks, President Obama has been visiting college campuses in swing states across the country, urging ...

Young Voters Reflect On The Four Years Ahead

OPB | Nov. 09, 2012 4:51 p.m.

Analysts predicted that young voters would not turn out for this election in the same numbers they did in 2008. But by election day, 49 percent of young voters nationwide cast a ballot.

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