College Surge Secures Democratic Wins in Upstate New York
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In a surprising turn for Democrats, college students in upstate New York helped flip key battleground districts in last week’s election. With coordinated outreach led by Hakeem Jeffries and a network of campus organizers, turnout at Binghamton, Cornell, and New Paltz surged, powering Democratic victories. In a year when young voters leaned right nationwide, upstate New York’s college towns proved pivotal for the Democrats, underscoring the impact of engaging students on the issues they care about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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