2020 is one of the most consequential midterm elections in decades, and as Democrats and Republicans

fight for control, there's one group with millions of eligible voters that both parties

desperately want. Generation Z.

This is my first time voting in a midterm election.

You never voted before. Had the option, but never really had anyone that spoke to me.

I wish to vote for leaders that represent me and my ideas.

Political experts point out that this young generation is on track to be better educated,

more ethnically diverse, and more liberal than other generations.

So that seems to bode well for the Democratic Party and spells doom for the Republicans.

But as much as both parties want them, they also have a bigger question about Gen Z folks.

Will they actually come out and vote?

I'm Gustav Ariano.

You're listening to The Times, essential news from the LA Times.

It's Monday, November 7, 2022.

Today, as part of our coverage of the midterm elections, which, by the way, happens tomorrow,

we look at a very simple question.

What exactly does Generation Z want?

My colleague, Arit John, covers national politics.

Areit, welcome to the Times.

Thanks for having me.

So my first election was, oh, what was it? 1980, No, you see, I can't remember, 1998. Don't even ask me who I voted for, why. But I just remember I registered to decline to state, mostly voted Democrats. Most of my friends voted, but none of us were particularly enthusiastic. And I can definitely say, though, that both parties didn't care

about us at all. Like, they weren't reaching out for our vote. But what about now? What about with

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