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May 9, 2013

Blacks Voted at Higher Rate Than Whites in 2012 Elections 
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New figures show the turnout of black voters has surpassed that of
whites for the first time. A census report shows over 66 percent of
eligible blacks cast ballots in the 2012 elections, compared with 64
percent for whites. Overall turnout was at nearly 62 percent, down
slightly from 2008.

 

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