The demographic makeup refers to the characteristics of a population, such as age, gender, race/ethnicity, income level, and education level. These factors can influence political preferences and voting behavior.
Related terms
Political Socialization: The process by which individuals acquire their political beliefs and values through family, peers, media, and other social influences.
Voter Turnout: The percentage of eligible voters who actually cast their ballots in an election.
Gerrymandering: The practice of manipulating district boundaries to favor one political party over another during the redrawing of electoral district maps.