Gen Z voters: tell us what is guiding your vote in the US midterm elections?

The US midterm elections that will decide control of the House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the governorships in 36 states, are just one week away. The results could have a huge impact on Donald Trump’s final two years in office.Nearly 50 million people aged 18 to 29 are eligible to vote in the midterms but nearly half are either not registered or civically engaged, according to US Census Bureau data.We want to hear what gen Z thinks about the midterm elections. Are you planning to vote in this year’s midterms? What are the issues that are important to you? Who or what stands out to you in this midterm cycle?Share your viewsPlease respond in the form below. Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature and we will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this purpose. For alternative ways to get in touch securely please see our tips guide.NameWhere do you live?Tell us a bit about yourself (e.g. age, background, what you do) OptionalIf you're genZ, are you planning to vote? If so tell us why? And if not, we want to hear about that too OptionalPlease include as much detail as possible. What are the main issues that will decide your vote in the midterms? And why?Please include as much detail as possible. Who or what stands out to you in this midterm cycle? OptionalPlease include as much detail as possible. Do you have concerns? OptionalPlease include as much detail as possible. If you are happy to, please upload a photo of yourself here OptionalPlease note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB.Choose fileYour contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.Email address Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.You can add more information here OptionalIf you include other people's names please ask them first.By submitting your response, you are agreeing to share your details with us for this feature.If you’re having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here.