Exclusive Analysis: Young people energized, make a difference in Iowa

Young people make up historic share of Iowa caucusgoers; strongly back Sen. Bernie Sanders
A donut chart showing the candidates selected by young voters in Iowa, nearly half of whom caucused for Sen. Bernie Sanders
Nearly 1 in 4 Iowa caucusgoers was under age 30, and their strong preference for Sen. Bernie Sanders propelled him toward a top finish. (Image courtesy of CIRCLE/ Tisch College of Civic Life)

MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. (Feb. 6, 2020)-Young people had an extraordinary impact on the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses, representing a higher share of the overall vote than in previous caucuses and propelling Sen. Bernie Sanders to one of the top spots, according to a youth turnout analysis

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