Pennsylvania is a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election, and young voters could make a difference, experts say.
“I think this is an unprecedented situation, and young people are really involved and engaged,” West Chester University political science professor John Kennedy said.
Kennedy said in such a close election , young voters could have a dramatic impact.
“In a marginal race — and this appears to be a marginal race — they certainly can be the decisive factor and really maybe the biggest question mark for this election as far as voting behavior is concerned,” Kennedy said. “It’s potential that … we could wake up the day after the election and younger voters were a deciding factor.”
CBS News Philadelphia asked West Chester students their thoughts on the election, and many said they are excited to vote and know their vote could be a game changer.
“Since senior year of high school I have been getting more into politics, I’d say, and following it, and I am excited to vote,” sophomore Patrick McManamon said.