FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 26, 2024

Media Contact: Jack Lobel // [email protected]

“We are ready to elect Kamala Harris as president in November, defeat Donald Trump, and usher in a new generation of American leadership,” historic coalition says

WASHINGTON — Today, 17 leading youth organizing groups, representing hundreds of thousands of young people nationwide, announced their united support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for president.

Joint statement from Voters of Tomorrow, College Democrats of America, Young Democrats of America, High School Democrats of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Leaders We Deserve, Brady’s Team ENOUGH, Students Demand Action, Jr. Newtown Action Alliance, Grassroots Democrats HQ, Path to Progress, Blue Future, Progress Libs, Voices of Gen Z, Dream for America, Tour to Save Democracy, and Democratic Youth Coalition: 

“In 2020 and 2022, young voters delivered critical margins to defeat Donald Trump and his far-right allies up and down the ballot. This November, we will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in defeating Donald Trump and the extreme Project 2025 agenda he hopes to force on the country. With our futures at stake, our announcement today signals the youth movement’s unified front and marks an important moment in the fight against Donald Trump and J.D. Vance.

“As a champion of reproductive freedom, climate action, economic justice, and gun violence prevention, Vice President Harris is uniquely equipped to build a coalition of young voters who will lead her to victory. Elevating Vice President Harris to the Oval Office would be historic: the first woman, first Asian American, and second Black president. As members of the most diverse generation in our nation’s history, a Kamala Harris presidency would be one in which we see ourselves.

“At a time when our freedoms are under attack by Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025, we trust Vice President Harris to fight for us and the future we envision for our generation. Electing Vice President Harris is crucial to the success of our organizational missions and to the prosperity of young Americans. This is why our coalition of young activists, organizers, and leaders is stronger and more united than ever.

“With 102 days until Election Day, we recognize the importance of coming together to deliver record levels of youth turnout. We are uniting not only to endorse Vice President Harris but to register young people to vote, convey the stakes of this election to voters across the country, and empower our peers to mobilize their communities to support Vice President Harris. We are ready to elect Kamala Harris as president in November, defeat Donald Trump, and usher in a new generation of American leadership.”

###