With the US midterm elections only one week away, the political landscape remains focused on the balance of power in the House of Representatives and the Senate, alongside 36 gubernatorial races. These elections are widely viewed as a significant indicator of the political climate for the remainder of the current presidential term.

Media outlets, including The Guardian, have initiated efforts to engage the Gen Z demographic, which consists of nearly 50 million eligible voters. Despite the size of this voting bloc, US Census Bureau data suggests that approximately half of these individuals are either not registered or are not actively engaged in the civic process.

In an effort to bridge this gap, news organizations are asking young voters to share their perspectives on the issues driving their participation. The inquiry focuses on whether these voters intend to cast a ballot and which specific candidates or policy platforms are resonating with them. While the importance of this demographic is widely acknowledged by political analysts, there remains a notable disconnect between the potential influence of young voters and their actual turnout rates in midterm cycles. The current media outreach serves as an attempt to identify the barriers to engagement and the specific policy priorities that might motivate this group to participate in the upcoming polls.