I'm Going to Vote for the First Time in My Life this Year

Native American Political Engagement in the Trump Era

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ID3755955
AuthorsLynette Hrabik (Arizona State University), Trudy Horsting (0000-0002-3823-0763, Arizona State University), Matt Ignacio (0000-0002-6501-2630, Arizona State University), Kyle Gresenz (Arizona State University), Angela A Gonzales (0000-0002-8038-6999, Arizona State University, corresponding author)
Year2024
Publication date2024-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Behavioral Scientist (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0002-7642 • E-ISSN: 1552-3381
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/00027642241285012
OpenAlexW4403037449
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited14

During the 2020 election, Arizona voted Democratic for the first time in decades and contributed to Joe Biden's presidential win. Native Americans, predominantly young adults, turned out in record numbers and were credited as one of the key demographic groups that "flipped" Arizona blue. What drove young Native voters to engage during this election cycle? Using data from the Arizona Youth Identity Project, a multi-wave mixed-methods study, we analyzed interviews with 38 self-identified Native American participants ages 18-29 to understand the factors motivating their political engagement in the 2020 Presidential election. Findings reveal that young Native adults in Arizona were motivated by (1) targeted political organizing, outreach, and advocacy efforts, (2) increased positive attitudes toward voting, and (3) a desire for political and social change. These findings enhance our collective understanding of the motivations behind Native American voter engagement

Political science · Politics · Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights · Latin American and Latino Studies · Law · Psychology · Public Administration

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