Most churchgoers back Trump, except for this one key group
Most churchgoers back Trump, except for this one key group
**By Natalie Demaree McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS) Tribune Media Services**
A recent survey indicates that among registered U.S. voters who regularly attend religious services, there is a stronger inclination to support former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. However, the findings differ significantly for Black voters.
According to an Oct. 11 survey by the Public Religion Research Institute, 85% of Black voters who attend religious services weekly or more expressed support for Vice President Kamala Harris, compared to 76% of those who seldom or never attend.
Despite Trump’s outreach efforts to Black voters, a majority across all religious affiliations still prefer Harris, researchers noted.
The survey also revealed insights about Hispanic voters: over half indicated they would vote for Harris, though support for Trump increases with more frequent attendance at religious services. Specifically, 65% of Hispanic voters who seldom or never attend services would choose Harris, while 55% of those who attend weekly or more would back Trump.
For white voters, 56% indicated a preference for Trump over Harris, with that number rising significantly among those who attend religious services regularly. Among white voters attending weekly or more, 76% said they would vote for Trump—a 33-point increase compared to those who seldom or never attend.