Women are not a small voting bloc or a niche audience in American politics. They are one of the most influential forces in civic participation today; research shows they’re more likely to register to vote and to go to the polls than men. When women vote, organize, and engage in public life, they influence the direction of policies that affect millions of people nationwide.
Women Make Up Half Of The Electorate – and More Than Half of Voters
Women make up roughly half of the electorate in the United States, meaning their participation plays a decisive role in shaping elections and public policy debates.
What’s more, in recent elections, women have consistently voted at higher rates than men. In fact, women have registered and voted at higher rates than men in every US presidential election since 1980.
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