This text appeared in the ‘Top Story’ email newsletter sent on Nov. 23, 2024.
The 2024 presidential election could be remembered as the year when Republican and Democratic voters reshuffled themselves into new coalitions based on class, according to some experts.The shift has been seen over the past four election cycles but became pronounced in 2024. Working-class voters chose the GOP in this election, while higher-income, higher-educated voters favored the Democrats, which marks a significant change.