Poor People's Campaign: Unleashing the Power of Poor and Low-Income Americans

"How would the political landscape change if the needs and demands of poor and low-income voters were better represented in the electoral process?"  The Poor People's Campaign's latest report by Professor Robert Paul Hartley of Columbia University provides evidence of the political power that the 140 million poor and of low-income possess.  The report's findings highlight the impact the poor and low-income non-voters could have made in the 2016 election: "If low-income voters participated at similar rates as higher income voters, and voted against the winning party, there are 15 states where new low-income voters could flip the results from the 2016 presidential elections. This includes key battleground states and states in the south."

As we approach the 2020 Election, this report only bolsters the importance of voting and the difference and impact one vote can make.  As we approach November, follow MFSA on FaceBook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay informed on voting rights.