California youth on track to make up a larger share of 2026 primary electorate

Young California voters (18–34) are projected to make up a larger share of the 2026 primary electorate compared to 2022, with a 4 percentage point increase in participation. This growth is attributed to nearly 2 million more registered young voters, partly due to a policy that automatically re-registers voters when moving between counties. Despite slightly lower turnout than 2022, late voting trends suggest potential for higher final youth turnout.