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Young voters in New River Valley turning out in force compared to 2016
Read full article: Young voters in New River Valley turning out in force compared to 2016Hult said the coronavirus pandemic, the economy and George Floydโs killing could all be factors driving young voters to the polls. Students at Virginia Tech and Radford University said that health care, climate change, taxes and international relations influenced their votes. Virginia Tech student Jazzlyn Childs said womenโs rights and social justice brought her to the ballot box. No matter if they mail in their ballots, vote early or on Nov. 3, these young voters want their voices heard. โI feel like our generation just has so much to offer," said Tatum Lynch, a freshman at Virginia Tech.