Young adults generally fit one of three basic types—the Likely Young Voter, the Potential Young Voter, and the Unlikely Young Voter. While these are generalizations, they should help in understanding the attitudes and demographics of typical young adults. data>   This group is the obvious place to start in developing a base of support among young voters. They typically are already more politically active and have stronger partisan leanings. If you can connect with them, they will turn out for you on Election Day. more>   This group is essentially unclaimed and available. In many ways, potential voters are similar to likely voters, except they are typically community volunteers rather than political activists. They are not likely to be campaign workers for you, but will register and turn out if you and your party work to reach and persuade them. Their hot button is community involvement. more>   This group is hard to reach and, then only with extraordinary time and resources. Polar opposites of Likely and Potential Voters, these young adults are difficult to engage in politics or voting. more>