Gen Z voters broke for Democrats 66% to 31% in the midterms — and the Iran war cracked their top three issues

Gen Z voters backed Democrats by a 66% to 31% margin in the midterms, with 27% of 18- to 29-year-olds turning out, according to a Nov. 5 analysis. The Iran war entered this cohort's top three issues, signaling that foreign policy now shapes young voters' priorities alongside domestic concerns. The size of the Democratic advantage among young voters matters for both parties' coalition math heading into the next election cycle. Watch whether the Iran conflict keeps its salience with Gen Z and whether Republicans can narrow the gap.