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How many voters cast ballots early and by mail?

Early and mail-in ballots accounted for nearly half of all votes in 2022.

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How does voter turnout in the US differ by state, age and race?

The past four decades show clear trends in voter turnout: older, white Americans are most likely to cast a ballot. But some states buck the trend.

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How red or blue is your state?

In the last nine elections, 43 states voted for the same party seven times or more.

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How have American households changed over time?

In 2023, single-parent households reached their lowest share since 1977.

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How many voters have a party affiliation?

Of registered voters, 47% have declared a party affiliation. As of September 2024, 36 million voters are registered Republicans and 45.1 million are registered Democrats.

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How many people receive government assistance?

In 2022, around one in three Americans was enrolled in at least one government assistance program.

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How often do dogs attack mail carriers?

LA had the most dog attacks on USPS employees in 2023, and Illinois had the biggest increase in attacks.

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Is the US becoming more diverse?

The non-white population has nearly doubled since 1990 to over 40% in 2023, as the proportion of non-Hispanic whites decreased from 75% to 58%.

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What do Americans think of their neighborhoods?

Three in four Americans are generally satisfied with their neighborhoods.

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What is ICE and what does it do?

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, aims to preserve American safety by detaining, deporting, and sometimes, convicting unauthorized immigrants.

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