2024 Review: A Few Misses, but the Polls Got the Big Stories Right
Briefly

While polls missed Trump's support by traditional measures, they accurately highlighted unexpected shifts among young and nonwhite voters, indicating a significant trend.
Polls showed big Trump gains among Hispanic and Asian voters, alongside a notable decline in Black voter turnout, revealing new electoral dynamics post-2024.
The reduced racial polarization and Trump’s advantage in low-turnout demographics suggest a shifting voter landscape, challenging previous Democratic strengths in urban areas.
For the first time in decades, polls indicate a Republican majority in party identification, reflecting an unfavorable national environment for Democrats during the election.
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