The top two qualities selected by young people (ages 18-29) as important in their choice of presidential candidate. The percentage who chose each as the most important is in parenthesis.
| Top Choice | Second Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Has a vision for the future (32%) | Cares about people like me (26%) |
| 2008 | Can bring about needed change (46%) | Shares my values (25%) |
| 2004 | Can bring about needed change (29%) | Is a strong leader (17%) |
| 2000 | Is honest and trustworthy (19%) | Is a strong leader (17%) |
