By Hon. Scott Benson, Detroit City Councilmember

Voters under the age of 30 have recently flexed their political muscles. When voters aged 18-29 turn out, they are a formidable force in influencing election results. Research shows in the 2020 presidential election, young voter participation surged to 53%, directly influencing the outcome of several swing states. While in 2024, participation dipped slightly to 47%, young voters still played a significant role.

Young Black voters can and should drive change in our city. Young voters of color represent a rapidly expanding and key demographic in elections. The most recent statistics show that 40 million eligible voters in our country are young people of color, with 5.7 million of them being Black youth. They tend to prioritize distinct issue

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