🇨🇦 Mark Carney
Canadian youth just keep getting more Conservative under Carney
What happened
A recent Abacus Data poll found that Canadian youth aged 18-29 are now the most Conservative demographic, with 42% supporting the Conservatives, while seniors are the most Liberal demographic, with 59% supporting the Liberals. This is an inversion of the typical pattern where young people favor progressive options and older people favor conservative ones. The poll also found that an election decided exclusively by voters under 30 would likely result in a Conservative majority government.
Why it matters
The shift in youth support for the Conservatives has significant implications for Canadian politics, as it could potentially lead to a Conservative government if a future election is won by voters under 30. This trend may also indicate a shift in the traditional demographic patterns of Canadian politics. The poll highlights the growing divide between younger and older Canadians in their political preferences.
Key facts
- Canadians aged 18-29 back the Conservatives at 42%
- The Liberals are supported by 32% of this demographic
- Canadians over 60 endorse the Liberals at a near-record high of 59%
- The Conservatives receive 26% support from seniors
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