The Rayos X (Telemundo) program revealed on Tuesday the results of the Voto Joven 2024 survey, which gauged the views of voters between 18 and 25 years old who intend to vote. A group of students from the Escuela de Comunicación Ferré Rangel at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón was responsible for designing, administering and analyzing the survey, which included a representative sample of 1,900 young people across Puerto Rico.
Here is a summary of the results:
Voting intention: 77% of young respondents favor Juan Dalmau, the candidate of the Partido Independentista Puertorriqueño (PIP), while only 5% support Jenniffer González (PNP) and Javier Jiménez (PD), and 3% support Jesús Manuel Ortiz (PPD).
Influence of social media: 44% of respondents said that social media use has influenced their decision to participate in the elections "a lot," highlighting the importance of these platforms in shaping political opinions among young people.
Voting intention results:
77% of respondents favored Juan Dalmau, the candidate of the Partido Independentista Puertorriqueño (PIP).
Jenniffer González (PNP) and Javier Jiménez (PD) tied at 5%.
Jesús Manuel Ortiz (PPD) received 3%.
10% of respondents answered "I haven't decided."
Perception of who will win the election:
55% believe Juan Dalmau (PIP) will win.
42% believe Jenniffer González (PNP) will win.
2% believe Jesús Manuel Ortiz (PPD) will win.
1% believe Javier Jiménez (PD) will win.
Comparison with 2016 results:
In 2016, Alexandra Lúgaro was the favorite at 47%, but only 19% believed she would win.
58.2% thought Ricardo Rosselló (PNP) would become governor.
Status and public policy
On preferences regarding political status, 33% of respondents have not decided which option they will vote for. 30% favor independence, 22% prefer free association and 15% support statehood.
From a list of 11 public policy issues, 22% of respondents considered health the top priority, followed by education and the economy, both at 20%.
About the survey
The survey was administered in person at 11 public and private higher education institutions, and data were collected between Oct. 7 and Oct. 24. The students in charge were Valeria Román Ortiz, Diego Vega Martínez, Gianie Vélez López, Juan Diego Martín, Adieliz Mattos and Nayelyz Santel Colón, under the guidance of professors Angélica Serrano and Amanda Pérez Pintado. This is not the first time the survey has been conducted; in 2016, the ECFR and Rayos X collaborated on a similar effort.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
