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This analysis by William H. Frey examines the impact of immigration on the changing electorate in America. It explores the demographics of eligible voters, important election issues, and perspectives on immigration among different racial and ethnic groups. The findings highlight the growing influence of minority voters and the role of immigration in shaping political dynamics.
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www.frey-demographer.org Race, Immigration and America’s Changing Electorate William H. Frey The Brookings Institution
Eligible Voters as Share of Total Population: Whites* Blacks* Hispanics Asians* * Non Hispanics Source: William H. Frey analysis of 2007 CPS
US PopulationTotal, Eligible Voters, Likely Voters Population Eligible Voters Voters Source: William H. Frey analysis and 2007 CPS * Non Hispanics
Important Election Issues – Likely Voters Source: William H. Frey 2007 CPS
Important Election Issues - Whites Source: William H. Frey 2007 CPS of Peter D. Hart Immigration Survey, 2008
Important Election Issues - Hispanics Source: William H. Frey 2007 CPS of Peter D. Hart Immigration Survey, 2008
Feel Strongly- Immigration Good for AmericaLikely Voters Source: William H. Frey 2007 CPS of Democracy Core Survey, 2007
Illegal Immigration- A Very Big Problem Likely Voters Source: William H. Frey 2007 CPS of Peter D. Hart Immigration Survey, 2008
Immigrant Magnet and Growth States Immigrant Magnet NonMagnet, High Immigrant Growth NonMagnet, Moderate Immigrant Growth Source: William H. Frey analysis
“Immigration- A Very Big Problem”White Likely Voters for State Groupings Source: William H. Frey analysis of Peter D. Hart Immigration Surrey, 2008
“Immigration- A Very Big Problem“ White Likely Voters for Urban-Suburban Areas Source: William H. Frey analysis of Peter D. Hart Immigration Survey, 2008
Hispanic Share of Eligible Voters GT 20 % Share 10 - 20 % Share 3 - 10 % Share LT 3 % Share Source: William H. Frey analysis
White Share of Eligible Voters GT 85 % Share 70 - 85 % Share 60 - 70 % Share LT 60 % Share Source: William H. Frey analysis
EV Growth, 2000-7 by Race-Ethnicity Five Fast Growing Purple States 26.8 19.5 13.0 12.1 8.9 Source: William H. Frey analysis of US Census Sources * Non Hispanics
Minority Shares:Voters of All Ages vs. Age 18-29 EVs 44 57 36 56 23 42 26 41 25 39 Source: William H. Frey analysis and 2007 CPS * Non Hispanics