Young Men Distrust Both Parties

May 1, 2024

There are growing signs that young adults do not trust either political party. The share of young adults who have a negative view of the Democratic and Republican Parties has risen dramatically in recent years. Today, 31 percent of young adults have a negative view of both parties, far greater than among older Americans. But there is a pronounced gender gap in the perception of the political parties. Young men are uniquely distrustful towards both the GOP and Democrats. Thirty-Seven percent of men compared to 26 percent of women have an unfavorable view of both Democrats and Republicans. Young women are significantly more likely than men to have a favorable view of the Democratic Party and negative view of the Republican Party.