Women’s Votes Didn’t Deliver for Democrats: Was It Apathy or Misogyny?
Despite expectations of a large turnout for Kamala Harris among women, early exit polls show a smaller gender gap than anticipated, with Harris falling short of Joe Biden’s 2020 performance. This shortfall is particularly noticeable among Latina women, who saw a 10-point drop in support for Democrats, and non-college educated women, who maintained their preference for Trump. While Harris focused heavily on abortion rights during her campaign, this key issue, while popular, did not translate into a significant boost in her favor. Although abortion rights remain a strong issue for many Americans, the results suggest that it was not enough to sway enough women to support Harris.
John Q. Hosedrinker