The Turnout Gap
Race, Ethnicity, and Political Inequality in a Diversifying America
by Bernard L. Fraga
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Pub Date Nov 30 2018 | Archive Date Dec 10 2018
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Description
With The Turnout Gap, Bernard L. Fraga offers the most comprehensive analysis to date of the causes and consequences of racial and ethnic disparities in voter turnout. Examining voting for Whites, African Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans from the 1800s to the present, Fraga documents persistent gaps in turnout and shows that elections are increasingly unrepresentative of the wishes of all Americans. These gaps persist not because of socioeconomics or voter suppression, but because minority voters have limited influence in shaping election outcomes. As Fraga demonstrates, voters turn out at higher rates when their votes matter; despite demographic change, in most elections and in most places, minorities are less electorally relevant than Whites.
The Turnout Gap shows that when politicians engage the minority electorate, the power of the vote can win. However, demography is not destiny. It is up to politicians, parties, and citizens themselves to mobilize the potential of all Americans.
Advance Praise
“Fraga's analysis is full of striking findings. He shows that the gap in turnout between whites and non-whites is larger than we thought… (and) why white voters remain dominant even in an increasingly diverse United States. This is a book that scholars, journalists, politicians, and the Supreme Court definitely need to read.”
- John Sides, George Washington University
“A major contribution to our understanding of American political behavior.
- Vincent L. Hutchings, University of Michigan
“This book is not just a data-rich resource on voter turnout; it provides a powerful theoretical explanation for the turnout gap beyond the resource model. This book is a must-read for anyone studying voting patterns in America today.”
- Matt A. Barreto, University of California, Los Angeles
“Fraga's work is deeply situated in both the historical and contemporary politics of race, his evidence reflecting the advanced analytical tools and diverse data sources that distinguish the modern study of voter turnout. His conclusions suggest that there are no easy or simple political or policy 'fixes' to the problem of racial/ethnic inequality in turnout (and therefore political representation more broadly), but also underscore the critical importance and potential of electoral politics for narrowing the turnout gap.”
- Jan Leighley, American University, Washington DC
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781108465922 |
| PRICE | $26.99 (USD) |
