Axios × Generation Lab Mid-Term Poll
A national survey of 919 U.S. undergraduates — how their politics compare with their parents' and friends', self-censorship on campus, the 2024 vote, the biggest threats they see, who they trust for news, the Constitution, the 2028 field, and national pride.
This study was conducted October 26–27, 2026 using a nationally representative sample of 919 college students aged 18–29. The margin of error is ±3.23 percentage points.
Generation Lab's respondent panel is built from vetted national address frames (sourced via USPS Delivery Sequence Files) and authenticated referrals, with each respondent verified through IP, phone, and identity checks. Results are weighted by race, gender, and voter registration to NCES undergraduate targets.
Topline results only. Questions marked "select all that apply" sum to more than 100%. Full question wording and every response option are in the downloadable toplines PDF (Save PNG / Export PDF above).