"Those are the folks that no get-out-the-vote campaign is going to reach," said Anil Cacodcar, chair of the Harvard Public Opinion Project, arguing that many students feel disconnected from the political process. "Seven out of 10 of them are saying they don't like the candidates, and they think their vote won't matter, and those aren't beliefs you can change in two weeks." This highlights the challenge faced by initiatives aiming to boost voter participation among disenchanted students.
The survey revealed that of students not planning to vote, 26% dislike the candidates available to them while 24% expressed a general aversion to politics. This dissatisfaction reflects a broader sentiment among young voters who feel ignored by the political establishment, showcasing a significant barrier to increasing student voter turnout.
"My vote doesn't count," is a sentiment echoed by many students, reflecting a pervasive disbelief in the electoral system among the youth demographic. This group’s conviction that their participation has little impact on the outcome is a profound challenge for motivating increased civic engagement.
Around 98 students from a nationwide survey indicated they wouldn’t participate in the election citing reasons such as disinterest in candidates or a feeling that voting is unimportant. These insights indicate a need for political engagement strategies that address underlying frustrations related to current political candidates and the electoral process.
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