‘We know what’s at stake’ What’s driving Gen Z to the polls [Video]

MADISON Wis. (CBS 58) — New estimates show more than 8 million young Americans are eligible to vote for the first time this year.

It comes as young voters are being heavily targeted by both parties because they could have a major impact on the election, especially in key swing states.

Vice President Kamala Harris leads by 23 points among young voters aged 18-29, according to a new CBS poll.

However, the Gen Z generation is not always the most reliable. So, will they show up?

Enthusiasm

Many first-time voters CBS 58 spoke to believe turnout in the presidential election will be different than years past because of what’s at stake.

“It’s our future. Everything is coming down to us,” said Nathan Lago, an 18-year-old from Sparta.

Owen Hersh, a senior at UW-Madison, said he thinks social media has helped the younger generation become more immersed in politics.

“There’s numerous accounts …