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22 October 2026

Enrolled but not that interested: Three first time voters on why they are or aren't engaged with politics

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Enrolled but not that interested: Three first time voters on why they are or aren't engaged with politics

With the last chance to register to vote approaching, still less than 69 percent of 18 to 24-year-old are signed up to cast their vote.

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