The highly contested midterm elections have come to an end, but the parties involved are disagreeing on how students voted.
UF College Republicans President Carly Wilson said more students voted Republican in this election than in the 2008 election. Wilson said this is largely because of disenchantment with Barack Obama and his administration.
The Republican youth is voting with their future in mind, she said.
"As we all get older, we are seeking more stable jobs," Wilson said. "I think the students see the Republican Party as a way to have that."
UF College Democrats President Kristin Klein said she believed the youth demographic vote was largely Democratic in this midterm election.
The turnout increased exponentially from the primary, when only 86 students voted at the Reitz, to Tuesday when over 700 voted there.
Klein said she attributes the high turnout to the work of UF College Democrats, who actively campaigned for the party and its platform.
Additionally, Klein said Sink's campaign was youth-oriented and because of this held a more popular option amongst young voters.
"Sink had a better education platform, better plans for jobs ... better plans for young people," she said.
Despite their polarized opinions on the turnout itself, both parties agreed on the forward-thinking nature of young voters who are concerned about their economic futures.
