Trump also did better among men in 2024 at 55% (a 5-point increase over 2020). Even men under 50, who many might peg as left-leaning, came through for Trump. They went for Biden 53% to 43% in 2020, but went 49% to 48% in favor of Trump versus Kamala Harris.
What about women? Trump won 46% of the vote among women, up from 44% in 2020.
And I'll bet you're wondering how Trump did among Catholics.
According to Pew, he won 55% of Catholic voters compared to 49% in 2020.
Overall, 2024 voters handed Trump 31 states, including all seven swing states, plus the popular vote. Even with that, however, some say Trump only won because voter turnout among Democrats wasn't strong enough.
But according to Pew Research, people who were eligible to vote in the 2024 election – but did not vote – were pretty much split down the middle on their preferences. 44% said they would have voted for Trump; 40% would have gone for Harris. To quote Pew, "If all Americans eligible to vote in 2024 had cast ballots, the overall margin in the popular vote likely would not have been much different." If anything, Trump's lead would have expanded a little.
One more thing about voter turnout. About 64% of those eligible voted in the 2024 election – the second highest turnout ever. But that means more than a third of eligible voters chose to watch the elections from courtside rather than get in the game.
That number is expected to be higher in 2026 – when there is no presidential contest, but crucial House and Senate races will be on the ballot.
Why so many Americans don't exercise such a precious right is hard to understand.
At CatholicVote, we don't take it for granted. We remain dedicated to educating millions of Catholics and getting them to vote for candidates who recognize the importance of life, family, and freedom.
Thank you for everything you do to help us achieve this mission.
Go forward bravely,
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