How do minorities affect voting outcomes?
Jordan Scott MWF 12:35-1:25 pm
American society is currently under a Representative republic. The people of our country have the ability to influence the election of leaders through voting. Ever since the civil rights era and the 15th amendment, minorities have been able to play a greater role in politics. With their ability to participate in elections, their views and ideals can be expressed in their voting tendencies. Throughout this essay, I will explain my opinion of how minorities affected elections through the use of several scholarly sources.
With the continuous growth of the minority population through immigration and fertility, the group is able to have a greater influence on the outcome of votes. According to the CDC and the US census Bureau, 36.3% of the population is considered a part of the minority group (US Census 2010). This includes "American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander."
(CDC). Because of this, it is easier for their opinions to be heard and expressed. The leader they select will most likely reflect will most likely have the same beliefs and agreeable policies which will give the leader more votes from that particular group.[1: http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/up-front/posts/2013/06/19-us-majority-minority-population-census-frey][2: http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/populations/remp.html]
With an increasing number in the population of minorities (Brookings), there also is a large amount of individuals that agree on the same ideas and policies. According to William Frey, a well known demographer, he states "With respect to voting margins, all three minority groups favored Democrats more strongly in the two post 2004 elections". That being said, minorities can be identified with the Democratic Party. Democrats prefer more liberal ideas and policies, which is affiliated with the lower classes. With the Majority...