Alabama GOP Reports Historic Gains Among Minority Voters in 2024 Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Republican Party has made unprecedented strides in the 2024 general election, particularly among minority voters, according to internal exit polling data provided to Alabama Daily News. Under the leadership of John Wahl, the youngest state GOP chair in the nation, the party saw significant support from Hispanic and Black voters.
For the first time, over 50% of Hispanic voters in Alabama backed now-President-elect Donald Trump, a notable increase from the 25% to 35% support in previous elections. Equally significant was the rise in support among Black voters, where Trump garnered over 18%, up from 10% in 2020 and 14% in 2022. These trends reflect a broader national shift, with Trump capturing 45% of the Hispanic vote nationwide, the highest for a Republican candidate, surpassing George Bush’s record of 44%.
The Alabama GOP also successfully flipped 40 seats in various local positions, demonstrating their expanding influence even in traditionally Democrat-held regions. Noteworthy victories include Republican Valerie Branyon’s defeat of incumbent Democrat John Underwood in Fayette County, and additional gains in minority-majority districts.
Wahl credited the party’s outreach efforts, particularly in rural areas, as a critical factor in these gains. He emphasized that the Republican Party’s values align with the concerns of minority communities, including family values and individual freedoms. Wahl expressed a commitment to continue expanding outreach to these groups, aiming to create a welcoming environment for Hispanic and Black voters within the GOP.
As internal data is still being finalized, it is clear that the Alabama Republican Party’s successful strategy reflects a growing trend of minority support, signaling potential long-term shifts in voter demographics across the state.
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