Voting Behavior Among Low-income Black Elderly: A Multielection Perspective

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  • ABAnn R. Barbre
    Ann R. Barbre
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Abstract
We examined voting behavior among 370 low-income older African-American citizens who reside in New Orleans by assessing the impact of various predictors on electoral participation in a series of seven elections. Elders who were active in their community, with a strong sense of citizen duty, who identified themselves as strong Democrats, and with higher levels of education were more likely to vote.