After not showing up four years ago at rates similar to the Obama era, turnout among Black voters in 2020 increased, and 87 percent of the bloc cast a ballot for Biden. According to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll in June, Black voters considered racism and policing to be among their top issues heading into the election. At least 9 in 10 Black Americans said both racism and law enforcement’s treatment of Black Americans were important in how they voted. ADADBlack voters have made it clear that they want a leader who takes police violence against Black people seriously. ADOne of the key issues is likely to be the relationship between law enforcement and Black Americans.

Source: Washington Post November 14, 2020 13:59 UTC