(AURN News) — A national survey finds Black women voters are deeply dissatisfied with the country’s direction while remaining highly motivated to vote.
The Highland Project’s national poll found 92% of registered Black women voters are dissatisfied with the country’s direction. Seventy-seven percent say they are motivated to participate in the Nov. 3 midterm election.
The survey, conducted by brilliant corners Research & Strategies, found widespread concerns about affordability. Fifty-eight percent say their pay is falling behind the cost of living, while 88% believe economic conditions are getting worse.
Their concerns extend beyond economic issues. The survey found 95% are concerned about changes to Voting Rights Act protections, while 87% say changes to voting rights protections make them more motivated to vote.
Asked why the 2026 midterms are more important, respondents most often cited the need for change, dissatisfaction with the country’s leadership, the poor economy and high cost of living and the need for checks and balances in government.
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