Election 2026 Michigan
William Lawrence, Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 7th District speaks on the campus of Michigan State University during a campaign event Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in East Lansing, Mich.
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Many college students today are feeling anxious about their future. They have concerns about their job prospects, homeownership and impending adulthood. Michigan State University student Frankie Llerandi has struggled to find internships as he nears graduation. Sophomore Kira Saiti feels overwhelmed by global issues and scenes of violence in the United States and elsewhere. Julian Bautista plans to leave the United States for work due to political disillusionment. There is some positive economic data, but many young people feel uncertain about their paths and pessimistic about American government. Their anxiety is fueling restlessness in national politics that has contributed to the rise of outsider candidates.
