VEP Press Release, March 21, 1985

1985-03-21

1980-1989

Press release from the Voter Education Project regarding a study, which found that Black voter turnout in Texas was significantly lower than white voter turnout in the 1984 presidential election. The study found that only 41% of age-eligible Blacks in Texas voted, compared to 57% of age-eligible whites. The study also found that Black voters were more likely to vote for Walter Mondale than Ronald Reagan, while white voters were more likely to vote for Reagan. 2 pages.

Political participation
African Americans--Civil rights
Voter registration
African Americans--Politics and government
Demographic surveys

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