College students could determine who wins Wisconsin — and the White House

Hundreds of thousands of college students make up a critical voting bloc in battleground Wisconsin .

Democrats and Republicans are both pressing to win their votes.

Democrats are investing heavily this year in turning out students on college campuses.

Students are better able to engage with other college students because they care about the same issues.

Conservative student groups on campuses like UW-Madison and UW- Eau Claire press on with their efforts to appeal to young voters.

Turning Point Action , College Republicans of America, Young Republicans , the American Conservation Coalition and Trump Force 47 are among the larger conservative groups that have been active across Wisconsin ’s campuses this year .

Young people are concerned about jobs and the economy, making Trump an attractive candidate.

The 2024 race comes at a politically unique time among young voters, who have exerted meaningful influence in recent high-profile elections in Wisconsin .

America ’s youngest voters, 18- to 24-year-olds , report being more conservative than voters even just a few years older than them.

Many Wisconsin Republicans have become increasingly hostile toward the UW System .