The NPR Politics Podcast Voting Is About To Begin. How Has The Electorate Changed?
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Sep 3, 2024 As voting season heats up, the changing demographics of the electorate take center stage. Fewer white voters without college degrees are shifting away from Trump, while Latino and Asian American voters are becoming increasingly pivotal in key states. The enthusiasm gap among different voter groups, particularly within Latino communities, is explored. The political landscape is further complicated by the rising engagement of white college-educated voters. This evolving voter behavior is set to reshape campaign strategies and influence election outcomes.
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Shrinking Key Demographic
- White non-college voters are the largest group in seven key swing states.
- However, this group is declining, making it harder for Trump to mobilize them.
Regional Differences
- White non-college voters' preferences differ regionally.
- They heavily favored Trump in Southern swing states but less so in the blue wall states.
Democrats' Elitism Problem
- Democrats face an optics challenge as their base shifts towards college-educated voters.
- This contradicts their image as the party of the working class.