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Black Voters, Black Candidates, and Social Issues: Does Party Identification Matter?

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  • Quentin Kidd
  • Herman Diggs
  • Mehreen Farooq
  • Megan Murray

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Objective. Much is known about voting behavior generally; less is known about voting behavior of African Americans in particular due in part to the overwhelming support of black voters for Democratic candidates. However, some argue that black conservatism on social issues could lead to more Republican voting. Methods. We test this question with a set of data on black voting behavior in a 2004 congressional race where two black candidates ran against each other. We thus hold race of candidate constant and look at the influence of social issues and party identification on black vote choice. Results. We find evidence to suggest that evangelicalism and support for the war in Iraq is related to being Republican, but that Democratic Party identification plays the dominant role in black voter decision making. Conclusions. Black conservatism on at least certain social issues is real and has the potential to influence vote choice, but the influence of Democratic Party allegiance is still a very powerful cue for black voters.

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  • Quentin Kidd & Herman Diggs & Mehreen Farooq & Megan Murray, 2007. "Black Voters, Black Candidates, and Social Issues: Does Party Identification Matter?," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 88(1), pages 165-176, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:socsci:v:88:y:2007:i:1:p:165-176
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6237.2007.00452.x
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