A Gendered Election: Male and Female Voting Patterns in 2024
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Key Takeaways
- Male and female voters are split, with men leaning 62% toward Trump and women leaning 71% toward Harris.
- Online, men say they prioritize the economy and national security versus women who say they value abortion and social issues.
- Men are disproportionately represented online, driving 62% of the discussions compared to 38% by women, suggesting enthusiasm may not be wholly represented.
Our Methodology
Demographics
All Voters
Sample Size
2,500
Geographical Breakdown
National
Time Period
1 Day
MIG Reports leverages EyesOver technology, employing Advanced AI for precise analysis. This ensures unparalleled precision, setting a new standard. Find out more about the unique data pull for this article.
Many people are discussing the “gender gap” in this election with women largely leaning Harris and men leaning Trump. While many people understand that trends among men and women differ, it remains to be seen how these trends may sway the election results.
MIG Reports data confirms many trends driving male and female voters, their alignment with candidates, and generational trends influencing attitudes.
Male Support for Trump
Most men’s discussions of politics online are supportive of Trump. They say they’re drawn by his economic and national security policies. MIG Reports analysis reveals:
- 61.53% of male voters align with Trump, citing law and order and the economy. They view Trump as reinforcing traditional American values and ensuring stability.
- 38.47% of male voters support Harris, often citing dissatisfaction with Trump’s rhetoric rather than alignment with Harris’s policies.
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Female Support for Harris
Female voters, especially those concerned with social equity and healthcare, favor Harris.
- 70.49% of female voters back Harris, praising abortion and gender equity. They see her as defending women’s autonomy and achieving social progress.
- 29.51% of female voters express support for Trump, often driven by economic concerns, which they feel outweigh social policies.
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Men Dominate Online Discussions
Online data may not be completely representative as male voices dominate discussions.
- MIG Reports data shows 62.34% of online discussion is among men.
- This higher representation often skews discussions toward economic and national security themes, creating a narrative aligned with Trump’s platform.
- Only 37.66% of the discussions comes from women online.
- The gender disparity reflects broader trends where men dominate discourse on traditional political issues, while engaged women tend to be highly energetic.
Statistics show there are more women in American than men—168 million women versus 165.28 million men. This suggests the full spectrum of female viewpoints is likely not captured exclusively through online voter discussions.
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Male Voter Priorities
In online discussions, men say they prioritize economic stability and national security.
Economic Stability
- Inflation, job creation, and taxes are top concerns.
- Many men align with Trump’s promise of fiscal conservatism and deregulation.
- They say Trump’s economic approach offers tangible stability, with sentiments focused on his track record of job creation and pro-business tax policies.
National Security and Immigration
- Male conversations voice anxiety about immigration policy and national security.
- Trump’s approach to border control resonates deeply, with men framing stricter immigration as essential to preserving American sovereignty.
Female Voter Priorities
Women mostly prioritize social equity, abortion, and healthcare.
Abortion and Healthcare
- Women discuss Harris’s pro-abortion platform with passion.
- Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, many women say their support for Harris reflects a desire to safeguard personal freedoms.
- However, MIG Reports data also shows a growing number of women are willing to prioritize public health and MAHA over abortion.
Social Equity and Climate Change
- Many women are drawn to Harris’s positions on climate change and environmental policy, seeing these as critical to family and future welfare.
- Women focus less on economic strength compared to men, saying they prefer policies that will address systemic inequities.
Younger Voters (Under 30)
- Younger voters, especially women, lean towards progressive issues.
- This age group prioritizes social justice, climate change, and abortion, with strong support for Harris.
- Younger men are more likely to voice anti-establishment sentiment, with economic anxieties often eclipsing party loyalty.
- However, many younger men resonate with Trump’s focus on economic growth as an antidote to inflation.
Middle-Aged Voters (30-50)
- Middle-aged men say economic stability and national security are motivating them, leading many in this group to support Trump.
- These men associate Trump with financial and familial security.
- Middle-aged women see Harris’s healthcare and family welfare policies as preferable.
- They value stability but view it through a lens of economic impact through social policies and feeling reassured rather than economic theory.
Older Voters (50+)
- Older men mostly lean toward Trump, seeing his policies as preserving national strength and security.
- Older women, while concerned with national stability, place a higher emphasis on healthcare access and social welfare policies.
- Many voice preference for Harris’s opposition to Trump and advocacy for progressive social values.
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Gender-Based Issues and Voter Engagement
Based on MIG Reports analysis of voter discussions, women likely to show higher turnout at the polls. This is fueled by anger over Roe v. Wade and abortion discussions among Democrats.
Many women see the election as a direct defense of their personal freedoms. Female urgency is evident in passionate discussions around Kamala Harris, whom they see as a champion for these rights.
Men are also engaged strongly in political discussions but indicate a mix of motivations to vote. Issues like gun rights and immigration also tend to feature prominently in male discussions, overshadowing the more interpersonal issues highlighted by women.
Energy levels suggest women are slightly more energized compared to men. Female commenters express a profound commitment to change, speaking out against Trump and calling to resist authoritarianism.
Men often express support in more practical and less emotional terms. The disparate energy level in discourse could suggest turnout differences. However, this remains to be seen if men choose to vote, while remaining at a lower baseline for emotional intensity.
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