Both Republicans and Democrats are working hard to court young voters, a critical demographic in the 2024 general election. According to Tufts University, about 41 million Gen Z are eligible voters, many of whom are going to vote for the first time. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereWXII spoke with several young voters about their top issues, voting habits and party leanings.The issues:“Education and more secure gun laws,” 19-year-old Nadia Heggs said. “I think maybe making it harder for people to be able to get guns because I feel like it’s too easy for kids my age and younger to be able to get stuff. I mean, you have kids in middle school able to get stuff, whether it’s by their parents or through their parents.”“What can help us as students with student loans, student aid, stuff like that,” 19-year-old Ahmarrion Holland said. “I think our …
