Associate professor says gaps in civics education can leave young voters unprepared
Published October 20, 2026
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Matt Lesenyie, an associate professor of political science at Cal State Long Beach, says gaps in civics education can leave young voters unsure about making informed choices. In Spectrum News 1’s report on a Sacramento student mock election, he also noted candidates often overlook issues affecting younger people because they assume youth won’t turn out to vote.
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