Section 4
Trends in Voting
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African Americans
For a large part of the history of the US, black voters were blocked from voting either directly or indirectly.
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Latinos
On average, Latino citizens continue to vote at significantly lower rates than non-Latino white voters.
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Asian Americans
The diversity and polarization of the Asian American community makes it difficult to generalize their voting patterns.
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Women vs. Men
In 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution gave women the right to vote and, today, women vote at similar rates to men.
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Religious Identity and Politics
Within the United States, religious identity plays a significant role in political participation and voting.
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Age and Participation
Political participation differs notably by age; in general, older citizens are more likely to turn out in elections than younger ones.