The very youngest voters — 18-to-24-year-olds — say they're more conservative than the cohort that's just older

A new political trend is emerging in the U.S.: voters aged 18 to 24 are identifying as more conservative than those just a few years older, according to the latest Harvard Youth Poll.

Why it matters: This shift, which has become evident in recent years, is seen in both men and women but is especially pronounced among young men.

More young men in this age group are identifying as conservative than liberal, a significant reversal from previous trends.
Zoom in: It’s uncommon for such a young group of Americans to lean more conservative than the age group directly preceding them.