Exit polls from the 2024 U.S. presidential election reveal a notable 15-point swing toward Donald Trump among voters earning less than $50,000 annually.
For the first time since the 1960s, a majority of voters in this income bracket supported the Republican Party.
In contrast, affluent voters, particularly those earning over $100,000, largely backed Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party.
This shift raises questions about a potential realignment in class voting patterns, with some analysts citing evidence of dealignment rather than realignment.
Historian Tim Barker notes that voters below $100,000 are split evenly, suggesting a complex electoral landscape.
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