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Let's talk about young voters

A young man filling out a ballot.
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A young man filling out a ballot.

Let’s Talk New Mexico, 10/3, 8am: In an election that is so close, every vote counts. Voters between the ages of 18-30 have traditionally made up about cast. This number is likely to increase, as in time for the 2024 election. This doesn’t mean that they will all participate, but compelling issues and candidates could drive them to the polls in greater numbers. On this week’s Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’re talking with young voters about their vote and which issues are important to them.

Are you a first time voter this election season? Which issues, locally and nationally, are you looking for politicians to talk about in this election? Do you feel like candidates are working to get young peoples’ votes? How impactful do you feel the youth vote truly is? Email letstalk@kunm.org, leave a voice message by clicking the link below, or call in live at (505) 277-5866 Thursday morning from 8-9am.

Guests:

  • Lauren Lifke, Managing Editor,
  • Pauline Nelson, President,
  • Britten Ratcliff, freshman, University of New Mexico
  • Lea Aguino, graduate student, University of New Mexico

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Mia Casas is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English with minors in Journalism and Theatre at the University of New Mexico. She comes to 91°µÍø through an internship with the New Mexico Local News Fund and is staying on as a student reporter as of fall 2023.