Washington State Leads in Youth Voter Turnout in 2024 Elections
The 2024 elections saw varied voter turnout among different age groups and demographics across the United States. Notably, Washington state led the way with nearly half of its eligible young adults casting their ballots.
In Washington state, 49.7% of eligible 18-to-24 year olds participated in the elections. This was the highest youth voter turnout among the states, with Washington, D.C. topping the list at 73.2%. Conversely, Arizona had the lowest youth turnout at 31.9%. Nationally, only 17 states and D.C. achieved a majority turnout among this age group.
Gender-wise, 66.9% of eligible women and 63.7% of eligible men voted. In Washington state, white, non-Hispanic voters had the highest turnout at 75.5%. For adults 65 and older, New Jersey led with 84.7%, while West Virginia had the lowest at 62.8%. The national average for seniors was 65.3%.
Turnout among Asian voters was 52.6%, among Hispanic voters was 50.9%, and among Black voters was 49.2%. In Washington state, adults 65 and older had the highest turnout at 78.8%. Only four states—Ohio, South Carolina, Idaho, and Maine—had a higher voting rate for men than women.
The 2024 elections demonstrated a mix of high and low voter turnout across different age groups and demographics. While Washington state led in youth voter turnout, other states and age groups showed varied participation rates, highlighting the importance of targeted efforts to engage diverse communities in the electoral process.
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