Rock the Vote, in conjunction with The Tarrance Group and Lake Research Partners, commissioned the first post-Super Tuesday poll of young adults, coming on the heels of unprecedented young voter turnout in the 2008 primaries and caucus. Over seven million young adults have cast their ballots in the early contests of the 2008 presidential election.

"The country is finally witnessing what Rock the Vote has known since 2004 -- young voters are key in shaping the political landscape of our country. They are showing up at the polls, getting their friends to vote, and volunteering for campaigns in record numbers," said Heather Smith, executive director of Rock the Vote. "Today's young adults are demanding action in our country and making known they are an invaluable group for candidates to win the election in November."

Key findings from the survey include:

-- Under-30 voters' top concerns include jobs and the economy (17%), the war in Iraq (12%), health care (11%), and college affordability (10%).

-- Young people are passionate and engaged about the election: 80% say they are likely to vote in November and 69% are excited to vote this fall.

-- When asked party affiliation, young voters considered themselves Democrats (47%), Republicans (28%) and Independents (16%).

-- Sixty-eight percent feel the direction of the country is on the wrong track.

-- Conversations with friends (60%), online videos (34%) and campaign websites (24%) topped the list as resources young people use to obtain information about Presidential candidates and the election.

Rock the Vote is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage and build political power for young people.