📊 The Gist: In a recent report, WalletHub ranks Georgia fourth nationwide in political engagement among African Americans, highlighting significant participation in elections and representation in Congress.
🔍 The Details: The study assessed states on black voter turnout and registration for recent elections, and representation in the U.S. House. Georgia shone with:
- A notable fifth place in black voter turnout for the 2022 Midterms.
- Fourth overall in political engagement among African Americans.
- Leading the nation in proportional representation of black people in the U.S. House.
📈 By The Numbers:
- 14th in Black Voter Turnout (2020 Presidential Election)
- 5th in Black Voter Turnout (2022 Midterm Elections)
- 21st in Black Voter Registration (2020 Presidential Election)
- 13th in Black Voter Registration (2022 Midterm Elections)
🌍 The Big Picture: This analysis comes at a pivotal time with Black History Month and primary season underway, spotlighting the integral role of African American political participation in shaping U.S. democracy.
💡 Why It Matters: With Georgia now considered a swing state, any change in voter turnout could put Georgia at center stage during election season.
🔗 Go Deeper: For more insights and the full report, visit WalletHub’s analysis at States With the Highest Political Engagement Among African Americans.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
