At a campaign rally in Wisconsin, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris urged voters to cast their ballots early, saying, “Time is running fast. Head to the polls and vote now.” Harris was joined by celebrities like Remi Wolf, Gracie Abrams, and Mumford & Sons, aiming to engage Gen-Z voters through these high-profile events and appeals.
Generation Z, or Gen-Z, includes those born between 1997 and 2012, currently aged 12 to 27. With the U.S. voting age set at 18, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s campaigns are focusing on engaging this younger generation.
Harris’s campaign has implemented various strategies to connect with Gen-Z, including entrusting them with responsibilities like coordinating voter outreach efforts. Wisconsin, in particular, is a key state where Gen-Z voter influence could be significant.
Kamala Harris expressed admiration for Gen-Z, saying, “I love your generation.” She praised their impatience for change, viewing it as a positive force, and added, “I’ve seen your strength. I’m proud of you.”
At Harris’s rally, popular Gen-Z figure Gracie Abrams shared her support, saying, “We have our own values and ideas, and we need a platform for them. Our involvement and our votes have never been more important.”
I have seen your strength. I am proud of you.
— Kamala Harris
With just four days left until the U.S. presidential election, nearly 6 million early votes have already been cast across about 40 states. According to data from the University of Florida’s Election Lab, 5.75 million voters have participated in early voting. This represents one-third of the total votes cast in the 2020 presidential election. While many voters opted for mail-in ballots due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the current surge in early voting is attributed to Republican Party efforts encouraging supporters to vote early.
