Gen Z isn’t choosing a side. They’re choosing issues.

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 2,760

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Editor’s Note: This story is part of Gen Z at the Ballot Box, a collaboration between States Newsroom and The 19th.

WINDHAM, Maine – As 24-year-old Maya Brooks walked winding roads in rural parts of Maine, a water bottle hooked to her fanny pack and a stack of “lit” on absentee voting and candidates her group has endorsed in hand, she was focused on reaching voters who either haven’t voted in recent years …

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