Analyzing Social Media's Impact on Youth Voter Turnout

The United States has experienced significant changes in voter turnout in presidential elections over the past few decades. In recent years, data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pew Research Center indicate that youth voter turnout (ages 18-29) has been increasing, particularly in the 2018 Midterm elections and the 2020 presidential election. Several factors have been cited as contributing to this increase, including heightened political engagement fueled by social media, increased access to information, and key political issues that resonate with younger voters.

Using the data provided, analyze the causal relationship between social media engagement and increased youth voter turnout. In your response, discuss at least two specific factors that illustrate this relationship and incorporate specific evidence from the data provided to support your analysis.