Generation Gap is Wide

D1 candidate Melat Kiros' supporters cheer as a second round of election results dropped in her favor, widening her lead over incumbent Diana DeGette. June 30, 2026.
Photo: McKenzie Lange/CPR News

Current politics is roiled by a significant generational conflict most dramatically between Gen Z (18 to 26 year olds) and Baby Boomer (59-80). They selected different candidates in primaries and the value differences shown below are stark: patriotism, belief in God and religion, having children, believing America is the best place to live, and preference for socialism.