Nearly 50 million eligible voters fall within the 18-to-29 age group
The Guardian has opened a call for responses from Generation Z voters ahead of the 2026 United States midterms. The publication asks whether readers plan to vote, which issues are important to them and who or what stands out to them in the midterm cycle.
The request came with the election one week away. The midterms will decide control of the House of Representatives and Senate, along with governorships in 36 states, The Guardian said.
The publication also said the results could have a huge impact on Donald Trump’s final two years in office.
US Census Bureau data cited by The Guardian show nearly 50 million people aged 18 to 29 are eligible to vote in the midterms. The Guardian said nearly half of that group were not registered or civically engaged.
The form asks respondents to include as much detail as possible. It does not present a fixed set of answers: respondents describe their own plans, identify the issues that matter and say who or what stands out to them.
The form sets a maximum file size of 5.7 MB. It says contact details will be seen only by The Guardian and asks respondents to get permission before including other people’s names. The notice also provides troubleshooting instructions and links to The Guardian’s terms of service and privacy policy.
The request contains no reader responses or ranking of issues, so it does not establish which concerns will be decisive. It instead invites Generation Z voters to describe their own choices and priorities before the election.