Turning Point USA urges young voters to avoid skipping the midterms at GCU

At a Turning Point USA rally hosted by Grand Canyon University, CEO Erika Kirk told the audience that skipping the midterm election would create an empty government for two years and warned against waiting for a perfect Republican candidate. The event featured conservative commentators Brandon Tatum and Shane Winnings, who highlighted a decline in young voter support for the GOP, referencing Pew Research data that shows younger voters favoring Democrats in recent elections.

Polls from one outlet and Siena College indicate a 57% preference for Democrats among 18-29-year-olds in congressional races. Republican strategist Chuck Coughlin, founder of HighGround, noted that despite a registration edge for Republicans in Arizona, the party is on a losing streak and may struggle in the next cycle. Speakers also attacked progressive policies and warned that the left’s agenda threatens traditional American values. Student attendees said they plan to vote in November, motivated by curiosity and admiration for Kirk’s leadership.