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Focus Magazine

Focus Magazine

January/February (Vol. 36/1)

Significance of African American Vote in Primaries

by David A. Bositis

With the presidential primary season now in full swing, the significance of the African American vote, particularly in choosing the Democratic nominee, has become increasingly clear. While not particularly significant in the two states that traditionally go first in the process, Iowa and New Hampshire, the black vote will be critical in the primaries in Michigan (Jan. 15), South Carolina (Jan. 26), and Florida (Jan. 29). And on Feb. 5, when voters in states from New York to California cast their ballots, African American voters could determine the victors in several of the races.

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Nearly all African-American likely voters in South Carolina think presidential candidates should commit to action on affordable health care (97%), retirement security (96%), and family financial security (95%). Seventy-one percent feel the country is more politically divided today, and 77% consider the political process in Washington to be seriously broken. Learn more.