Georgia and Michigan could be key to keeping Black voter turnout up in 2024

WABE 90.1 | By Sam Gringlas

Published March 10, 2024 at 9:12 AM EDT

In the 2022 midterm elections, Black voter turnout dropped dramatically. Ahead of the presidential election in 2024, organizers warn it could happen again and political parties should pay attention.

Sam Gringlas

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