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Race, Gender, and Bias in Politics
The facts speak volumes
When we examine voting trends and campaign dynamics, the role of race and gender is hard to ignore.
Voting Patterns
White Voters
In the 2024 election, White men (28% of voters) gave only 24% of their vote to Democrats, while White women (29%) gave 31%. Both demographics heavily leaned Republican, at 74% and 69%, respectively.
Black Voters
Black voters remain strong Democratic supporters, with 81% of Black men and 90% of Black women voting Democratic in 2024. However, these numbers reflect a slight decline from 2020 (87% for Black men and 93% for Black women).
Latino Voters
Latino voters are more divided: Latino men gave 53% of their vote to Democrats, and Latino women gave 59%, both showing a decrease from prior elections.
“Other Race” Voters
Support from “All Other Races” (5% of voters) for Democrats plummeted to 42% in 2024, down from 73% in 2020.
Campaign Fundraising & Endorsements
Women candidates—particularly women of color—face significant fundraising challenges. Studies show they consistently…