African-American Voters

AFRICAN-AMERICAN VOTERS Who voted in 2008? White (Non-Hispanic) 66.1% CLOSEST MARGIN African-American 65.2% EVER 49.9% Hispanic Asian 47% THE HIGHE ST Turnout over twice citizen population growth AFRICAN-AMERICAN VOTER TURNOUT 18-44 years turnout better than White (non-Hispanic) EVER Tipping the 2008 Vote 2012 in the Balance African-American votes tipped the 2008 outcomes in four key states. If voter turnout drops to 2004 levels (60%), President Obama will: 222k ..not repeat his win in 185k NORTH CAROLINA 127k ..have difficulty winning ОНО 23k IN NC FL VA Change in African-American vote between 2004 and 2008 VIRGINIA INCREASING AFRICAN-AMERICAN VOTING * REGISTERED VOTERS -AMERICANS, who voted in 2008 * African-American White (non-Hispanic) THEY ARE THE MOST LIKELY TO (VOTE 92.8% 90% ON ELECTION DAY 3MILLION Eadditional= AFRICAN-AMERICAN VOTES If African-American registration rates rise to 78.3% (2008 registration rate in Maryland) and turnout stays the same nationally as 2008. Empower Yourself. Register to Vote. Go to www.iamempowered.com/occupythevote or call 1-866-MYVOTE1 Ө National Urban League ARE REGISTERED WHEN AFRICAN