Pew Research shows that among Black voters, Republican alignment is growing, particularly among younger generations. About 7% of Black voters over 50 identify as or lean Republican, compared to 17% under 50. How this trend impacts Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic candidate, remains to be seen.
Though political ideologies typically shift conservatively with age, data suggests younger Black voters might already be more conservative. This trend could play a pivotal role in the 2024 election. Among the 40 million Gen Z voters eligible to vote in November—half of whom are people of color—nearly 6 million are Black.
