A recent article in The Tennesseean reveals that young voters are turning out in droves, even for the mid-term elections, which historically have low turnout across the board.

One in three 18-24 year olds are expected to turn out at the polls, according to a survey by Harvard's Institute of Politics. That would be the best attendance record in two decades.

And that represents almost a ten percent increase from just four years ago:

Less than a fifth of the nation's 18-24 year olds voted in the mid-term election in 2002. About a third of 25-34 year olds cast ballots, according to census data.

Signs that generation Y (generation "web", generation "tech", or whatever you want to call us) are more politically aware than previous generations is everywhere. Just look at all of the organizations that cater to young people who are becoming active in politics at an earlier age.

And the message this sends to our elected officials? We vote and we know what issues are important to us.