I didn't miss the point. I agree that "there is no one to vote for" is an excuse. But what is the real reason they don't vote? I can think of several hypotheses

I didn't miss the point. I agree that "there is no one to vote for" is an excuse. But what is the real reason they don't vote? I can think of several hypotheses: - They haven't yet developed the habit of voting - They are busier booting up their lives than more established adults - They move around more and are not yet embedded in their community None of these are reasons to think that their preferences should matter less. What's your hypothesis for why the young vote in fewer numbers?