Impact of Social Media on Young Voter Participation

In recent years, there has been significant debate over the impact of social media on political participation among young voters in the United States. Many argue that social media facilitates engagement and mobilization, while others believe it leads to misinformation and apathy.

Using evidence from the development of social media platforms and their influence on political campaigns, discuss how social media has affected political participation among young voters. You may also include examples from recent elections.