U.S. election shows modest gender voting gap with little historical impact

In the recent U.S. election, the gender voting gap was notable but not significant compared to past elections. Vice President Kamala Harris received 53% of women's votes, while Donald Trump garnered 54% of men's votes, showing only slight shifts from 2020. Trump's campaign targeted young men, resulting in increased support from this group. Notably, over half of men under 30 voted for Trump, a reversal from 2020. Harris's support among young women decreased, with 58% backing her compared to 65% for Biden in 2020. Concerns about issues like immigration and inflation were more influential than gender dynamics for many voters. While some women were motivated by the prospect of electing a female president, most did not prioritize it in their voting decisions.