A new Times/Siena poll shows 70 percent of young voters identify as Democrats or lean that way. The figure marks a notable jump from just two years ago.
The shift signals growing Democratic support among the youngest segment of the electorate. It reverses earlier signs of erosion in that coalition.
Young voters had drifted toward Republicans in recent cycles, prompting concern among Democratic strategists. The new data suggests that trend may be stalling.
The poll captures voters who identify with or lean toward the Democratic Party. This group forms a key base for midterm turnout.
Analysts will watch whether the gain holds through the midterm elections. Young voter turnout often lags other age groups.
The findings arrive as both parties compete for younger voters on economic and social issues. Messaging to this group has intensified.
The Times/Siena survey offers one of the clearest recent readings of partisan leanings among young voters. Its results add fresh context to the midterm outlook.
