Turnout for Young Voters Proportionally Modest

By Luke Burbank

Published November 4, 2004 at 12:00 AM EST

Young voters' share of the total vote stays the same in this election, despite high turnout. Some are concerned about the effect of a defeat for first-time voters who supported Kerry. Hear NPR's Luke Burbank.

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