A new report by Morning Consult has revealed a striking political shift among Gen Z voters, showing they are becoming more conservative than in previous years. According to the June 2025 findings, only 30% of Gen Z now identify as liberal, compared to 42% in 2016. The number of conservatives in this group has grown to 24%, up from 18%, while those who say they are moderate also rose slightly to 26%. Meanwhile, 21% remain undecided or say they have no political opinion.
This marks a 12-point drop in liberal identification among Gen Z — a decline more than double that of the general U.S. population, which saw a 5-point drop in the same period. The shift is most pronounced among Gen Z men, who recent polls show overwhelmingly supported Donald Trump in the 2024 election. A Fox News voter analysis reported that men aged 18 to 44 leaned heavily toward the former president.
The report also pointed out sharp gender divisions within the generation. Gen Z women and men appear to have conflicting views on social issues such as the #MeToo movement and value alignment in relationships. It described a “battle of the sexes,” highlighting how split the generation is on cultural topics that often influence political leanings.
Democratic strategist David Shor, speaking on a New York Times podcast, called the shift “shocking,” noting that Gen Z has moved from being the most progressive generation since the Baby Boomers to possibly the most conservative in the last five decades.
Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet supported the data, stating that their campus tours have shown a growing conservative trend among young people. He noted that polls, including those from Yale, suggest the political gender gap is narrowing. Among Gen Z men aged 18 to 21, Republicans have a 19-point lead, while among young women, the lead is still present at 4 points. Kolvet described this as a sign of a wider generational transformation that could rival the cultural upheaval of the Woodstock era.
