FORT COLLINS, Colo. — The college vote is up for grabs this year — to an extent that would have seemed unlikely two years ago, when a generation of young people seemed to swoon over Barack Obama.

The youth vote in Fort Collins, Colo., will play a role in a closely watched Congressional election.

The Impact of Youth

Articles in this series examine the political issues, voters and stakes in Larimer County, Colo., one swing county in a crucial swing state.

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