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GOP Primary Voters: A Unique Demographic Profile In the 2020 presidential election, a striking 92% of Republican primary voters identified as white, a stark contrast to the 69% in the broader electorate. (For clarity, Republican primary voters are those confirmed active registered voters who participated in the Republican primary, while the general electorate encompasses all respondents aged 18 and above. Dive into the methodology section below for more details.) Age-wise, the GOP primary voters lean older, with 83% being 45 or older in 2020. In comparison, the general electorate was more evenly split, with 45% under 45 and 55% aged 45 and above. This age trend persisted into 2022.
Diving deeper, 60% of GOP primary voters identify as born-again or evangelical Christians, a significant contrast to the 34% in the general electorate. This group often holds more traditional and conservative views, especially on topics like gender roles, marriage, abortion, and LGBTQ+ rights.
These demographic distinctions highlight that the voters selecting the Republican candidate often come from a different background, have distinct life experiences, and interact with a different peer group than the more diverse and younger voters who might turn up for the November elections. This divergence can influence candidates’ stances on various issues, from immigration policies to environmental concerns.
