The 2024 US presidential election saw a significant shift in support among the major parties, highlighting the growing sentiment in American society against the Democratic Party. As a result, Donald Trump won a landslide victory, gaining the support of key groups of voters, including the younger generation, Latinos, and residents of swing states.
Maariv writes about this.
One of the most notable changes was the change in the preferences of Generation Z (18-29 years old), who, according to exit polls, increased support for Trump by 6% compared to 2020. Kamala Harris, representative The Democratic Party, on the other hand, lost around 5% of the youth vote. This change indicates a decline in young people’s interest in the Democrats’ progressive agenda and increased support for the Republican Party.
There has also been a notable shift in voting among Latinos, who were previously one of the main support groups for Democrats. In 2024, Trump increased support among this audience by 35 percentage points compared to 2020. This has created a significant challenge for Democrats as Latino voters gradually distance themselves from the party. Even among Latina women, who traditionally support Democrats, Trump gained 17 points.
Key states (Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, Arizona and Nevada) also played a decisive role. It was here that Trump managed to win the support of a significant portion of voters, strengthening the position of the Republican Party in traditionally undecided regions.
Harris’ campaign emphasized abortion issues, hoping to attract Democratic women. However, according to exit polls, only 14% of voters named this issue as central, causing a decrease in female public participation compared to the 2020 elections.
Another feature of the election was record early voting: more than 82 million people voted before Election Day, and Trump also encouraged his supporters to vote early, which helped the Republican Party.
The Democratic Party’s crisis has also affected support among Jewish voters, especially in key states such as Arizona, Pennsylvania and Florida, where support for Trump among the Jewish public has increased by 15 to 20% compared to previous elections.
Analysts note that the Democratic Party is increasingly associated with a progressive agenda, including issues such as reparations for slavery, environmental restrictions, a soft approach to law enforcement and social reform. This change is alienating large sectors of society, particularly among businessmen and the middle classes who have begun to migrate to red states such as Texas and Florida.
Economic issues such as inflation and taxes also played a role, causing voters to seek change. Many Americans expressed their discontent with the current economic situation and preferred the direction of the Republican Party as it was more stable and oriented toward economic development.
As such, the 2024 election results highlight growing changes in the American political landscape, where the traditional bases of the Democratic Party are beginning to shift their preferences, and underscore the need for Democrats to reconsider their agenda to maintain constituency support. key elections in the future.
Previously, Cursor wrote that Trump managed to break a 40-year record in the US elections.
