In small towns and rural communities, young voters say they feel unseen by leaders

Andrew Tait, 36, works at a factory and lives with his partner and their daughters on a small farm in rural Virginia. He worries about inflated prices and is concerned about their family

Gen Z and millennial voters will make up more than half of the electorate in 2028. They're a crucial bloc for both parties, but many are facing daunting economic realities and feel unseen by leaders.

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