Chris Towler
@blkprofcct.bsky.social
Associate Professor | Political Science & Black Studies
Now: Director Black Voter Project (BVP)
Editor-in-Chief Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics
Now: Director Black Voter Project (BVP)
Editor-in-Chief Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics
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Chris Towler
@blkprofcct.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Black Voter Project
Survey of African American Public Opinion
blackvoterproject.com
I do Black politics. Some of my work can be found below 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
My goals is to give the Black community a political voice through reliable & accurate data collection that is specifically designed to measure Black political attitudes & behavior.
blackvoterproject.com
My goals is to give the Black community a political voice through reliable & accurate data collection that is specifically designed to measure Black political attitudes & behavior.
blackvoterproject.com
This made me laugh out loud 😭😭😭
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
This made me laugh out loud 😭😭😭
Dems need to figure out how to build Black voter confidence in the party AND quick. Confidence was building w/Harris but lost steam w/her loss.
And, just when Dems seem to have grown a backbone w/the shutdown - something Black voters have been begging for, they now must to find another way.
And, just when Dems seem to have grown a backbone w/the shutdown - something Black voters have been begging for, they now must to find another way.
November 20, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Dems need to figure out how to build Black voter confidence in the party AND quick. Confidence was building w/Harris but lost steam w/her loss.
And, just when Dems seem to have grown a backbone w/the shutdown - something Black voters have been begging for, they now must to find another way.
And, just when Dems seem to have grown a backbone w/the shutdown - something Black voters have been begging for, they now must to find another way.
Moreover, as I’ve made clear, Black people want a Black candidate.
But we also asked Black people what their issues priorities are for 2028 & after (1) inflation/(2) economy, the issues are a bit different than other groups as they value: (3) Health care, (4) Civil Rights, (5) Crime, & (6) Housing.
But we also asked Black people what their issues priorities are for 2028 & after (1) inflation/(2) economy, the issues are a bit different than other groups as they value: (3) Health care, (4) Civil Rights, (5) Crime, & (6) Housing.
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Moreover, as I’ve made clear, Black people want a Black candidate.
But we also asked Black people what their issues priorities are for 2028 & after (1) inflation/(2) economy, the issues are a bit different than other groups as they value: (3) Health care, (4) Civil Rights, (5) Crime, & (6) Housing.
But we also asked Black people what their issues priorities are for 2028 & after (1) inflation/(2) economy, the issues are a bit different than other groups as they value: (3) Health care, (4) Civil Rights, (5) Crime, & (6) Housing.
Looking back, the #BlackVoterProject asked Black people their top issue priorities before the 2024 election…and while they emphasized the economy & healthcare, they ALSO prioritized civil rights/reproductive rights AND there were noticeable differences within the Black community itself!
November 20, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Looking back, the #BlackVoterProject asked Black people their top issue priorities before the 2024 election…and while they emphasized the economy & healthcare, they ALSO prioritized civil rights/reproductive rights AND there were noticeable differences within the Black community itself!
All the calls to #AbolishICE aren’t looking so crazy now…
November 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM
All the calls to #AbolishICE aren’t looking so crazy now…
More than ironic that Latino Trump approval has plummeted in this new CNN poll - Latinos are looking more like Black voters 🤔
One thing is for certain, Black approval never increased much at all as Black people easily saw through Trump/MAGA’s thinly veiled racism from the start.
One thing is for certain, Black approval never increased much at all as Black people easily saw through Trump/MAGA’s thinly veiled racism from the start.
November 20, 2025 at 4:48 AM
More than ironic that Latino Trump approval has plummeted in this new CNN poll - Latinos are looking more like Black voters 🤔
One thing is for certain, Black approval never increased much at all as Black people easily saw through Trump/MAGA’s thinly veiled racism from the start.
One thing is for certain, Black approval never increased much at all as Black people easily saw through Trump/MAGA’s thinly veiled racism from the start.
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I think an unwritten story of the 2025 election results is @blkprofcct.bsky.social point that turnout among Black voters—especially engaging low propensity ones— is critical to Dem electoral success.
How did Georgia pull off their first statewide win in non-federal races in 19 years—and so convincingly?
Turnout, turnout, turnout.
The state's 10 largest blue counties made up more than 52% of the total electorate. That compares to 44.6% last year, and 45.3% in the 2022 Senate runoff.
Turnout, turnout, turnout.
The state's 10 largest blue counties made up more than 52% of the total electorate. That compares to 44.6% last year, and 45.3% in the 2022 Senate runoff.
November 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I think an unwritten story of the 2025 election results is @blkprofcct.bsky.social point that turnout among Black voters—especially engaging low propensity ones— is critical to Dem electoral success.
While ZERO percent of Black voters is crazy work (curious about the sample here) this reflects Black sentiments going all the way back to the 2020 Presidential Primary where 2/3 of Black people didn’t think Buttigieg addressed issues pertaining to the Black community well at all. Little has changed…
June 29, 2025 at 6:14 AM
While ZERO percent of Black voters is crazy work (curious about the sample here) this reflects Black sentiments going all the way back to the 2020 Presidential Primary where 2/3 of Black people didn’t think Buttigieg addressed issues pertaining to the Black community well at all. Little has changed…
We’re quickly returning to an era where citizenship was equivalent to “whiteness.”
And, even then, it will be depend on the perception of those in power as the SC already has precedent ruling Asian Indians ineligible for citizenship despite their Caucasian ancestry bc they didn’t fit perceptions.
And, even then, it will be depend on the perception of those in power as the SC already has precedent ruling Asian Indians ineligible for citizenship despite their Caucasian ancestry bc they didn’t fit perceptions.
June 29, 2025 at 6:10 AM
We’re quickly returning to an era where citizenship was equivalent to “whiteness.”
And, even then, it will be depend on the perception of those in power as the SC already has precedent ruling Asian Indians ineligible for citizenship despite their Caucasian ancestry bc they didn’t fit perceptions.
And, even then, it will be depend on the perception of those in power as the SC already has precedent ruling Asian Indians ineligible for citizenship despite their Caucasian ancestry bc they didn’t fit perceptions.
I still believe the talk of “Trump fatigue” was total bs & against actual research - esp for Black voters. Biden/Harris campaign should’ve hammered home the threat Trump represented non-stop. Black turnout may have been different.
I’m NOT talking about the ambiguous “threat to democracy” rhetoric…
I’m NOT talking about the ambiguous “threat to democracy” rhetoric…
June 29, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I still believe the talk of “Trump fatigue” was total bs & against actual research - esp for Black voters. Biden/Harris campaign should’ve hammered home the threat Trump represented non-stop. Black turnout may have been different.
I’m NOT talking about the ambiguous “threat to democracy” rhetoric…
I’m NOT talking about the ambiguous “threat to democracy” rhetoric…
“I will not be complicit in so grave an attack on our system of law, I dissent.”
Pretty sure I’ll be teaching Sotomayor’s words for the next few decades…
Pretty sure I’ll be teaching Sotomayor’s words for the next few decades…
June 29, 2025 at 5:37 AM
“I will not be complicit in so grave an attack on our system of law, I dissent.”
Pretty sure I’ll be teaching Sotomayor’s words for the next few decades…
Pretty sure I’ll be teaching Sotomayor’s words for the next few decades…
So, to rehash the last 2 months:
- No Kings protest
- Assassination of sitting state Senator & husband
- Attempted assassination of state Senator & wife
- Military style Trump parade
- LA & NY fighting ICE
- National guard & marines deployed
- Bomb Iran
Yeah, SCOTUS saw an opportunity & took it.
- No Kings protest
- Assassination of sitting state Senator & husband
- Attempted assassination of state Senator & wife
- Military style Trump parade
- LA & NY fighting ICE
- National guard & marines deployed
- Bomb Iran
Yeah, SCOTUS saw an opportunity & took it.
June 29, 2025 at 5:36 AM
So, to rehash the last 2 months:
- No Kings protest
- Assassination of sitting state Senator & husband
- Attempted assassination of state Senator & wife
- Military style Trump parade
- LA & NY fighting ICE
- National guard & marines deployed
- Bomb Iran
Yeah, SCOTUS saw an opportunity & took it.
- No Kings protest
- Assassination of sitting state Senator & husband
- Attempted assassination of state Senator & wife
- Military style Trump parade
- LA & NY fighting ICE
- National guard & marines deployed
- Bomb Iran
Yeah, SCOTUS saw an opportunity & took it.
For anyone wondering how to close the gap…get young Black voters (esp men) out to vote at much higher rates (which will take a ton of time & $ that’s hard to find when mobilizing Black voters).
Hard to convince older gen to listen to young folks if they think they’re not voting in the first place.
Hard to convince older gen to listen to young folks if they think they’re not voting in the first place.
June 29, 2025 at 5:33 AM
For anyone wondering how to close the gap…get young Black voters (esp men) out to vote at much higher rates (which will take a ton of time & $ that’s hard to find when mobilizing Black voters).
Hard to convince older gen to listen to young folks if they think they’re not voting in the first place.
Hard to convince older gen to listen to young folks if they think they’re not voting in the first place.
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Here's a great source for data & analysis of black voters powered by my brilliant brother from another mother Dr. Chris Towler @blkprofcct.bsky.social
Black Voter Project
blackvoterproject.com
Black Voter Project
blackvoterproject.com
Black Voter Project
Survey of African American Public Opinion
blackvoterproject.com
June 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Here's a great source for data & analysis of black voters powered by my brilliant brother from another mother Dr. Chris Towler @blkprofcct.bsky.social
Black Voter Project
blackvoterproject.com
Black Voter Project
blackvoterproject.com
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At #EPSA2025 in Madrid, the Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics Editor Benjamin Gonzalez O’Brien (@drgob.bsky.social) will be available to discuss submitting your paper to JREP.
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When: Friday June 27 2025, 2pm - 3:30pm
#JREP10
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When: Friday June 27 2025, 2pm - 3:30pm
#JREP10
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June 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
At #EPSA2025 in Madrid, the Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics Editor Benjamin Gonzalez O’Brien (@drgob.bsky.social) will be available to discuss submitting your paper to JREP.
Find out more - cup.org/43y635Y
When: Friday June 27 2025, 2pm - 3:30pm
#JREP10
cc @blkprofcct.bsky.social
Find out more - cup.org/43y635Y
When: Friday June 27 2025, 2pm - 3:30pm
#JREP10
cc @blkprofcct.bsky.social
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PASS IT ON:
If you are National Guard or Active Duty military and you are being ordered to violate the constitutional rights of US citizens then this is the number to the GI Rights Hotline.
There is support. You don’t have to go through with it. 877-447-4487
If you are National Guard or Active Duty military and you are being ordered to violate the constitutional rights of US citizens then this is the number to the GI Rights Hotline.
There is support. You don’t have to go through with it. 877-447-4487
If you are National Guard or Active Duty military and you are being ordered to violate the constitutional rights of US citizens then this is the number to the GI Rights Hotline.
There is support. You don’t have to go through with it. 877-447-4487
There is support. You don’t have to go through with it. 877-447-4487
June 8, 2025 at 2:07 AM
PASS IT ON:
If you are National Guard or Active Duty military and you are being ordered to violate the constitutional rights of US citizens then this is the number to the GI Rights Hotline.
There is support. You don’t have to go through with it. 877-447-4487
If you are National Guard or Active Duty military and you are being ordered to violate the constitutional rights of US citizens then this is the number to the GI Rights Hotline.
There is support. You don’t have to go through with it. 877-447-4487
This even goes for white Dems. Although they’re more liberal on a few issues, like immigration, Black Dems consistently prioritize issues of social progress much more than white Dems (i.e. race issues, crime, educ...) & often hold the MOST progressive attitudes on equality/equity in the U.S.
June 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This even goes for white Dems. Although they’re more liberal on a few issues, like immigration, Black Dems consistently prioritize issues of social progress much more than white Dems (i.e. race issues, crime, educ...) & often hold the MOST progressive attitudes on equality/equity in the U.S.
Just another example of Black accomplishments being rebranded as something new & ingenious when white people do it…
I love that Trump is going copy + paste on Obama’s Iran nuclear deal.
*Which Trump backed out of in his 1st term.
*Which Trump backed out of in his 1st term.
June 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Just another example of Black accomplishments being rebranded as something new & ingenious when white people do it…
When #BlackVoterProject asked Black people who they want to as future Dem candidates they are ready & willing to get behind young, bright Black politicians. The blueprint is there for Dems to win elections where Black people can make a difference, they just need to elevate their bright young talent.
June 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
When #BlackVoterProject asked Black people who they want to as future Dem candidates they are ready & willing to get behind young, bright Black politicians. The blueprint is there for Dems to win elections where Black people can make a difference, they just need to elevate their bright young talent.
It’s CRAZY to me how its’s clear that Dems really need to talk to young Black men…but there’s NOTHING in this analysis that actually gives them a voice or speaks directly to them.
We need studies specifically focused on Black men - ideally by Black researchers - to really make any inroads here.
We need studies specifically focused on Black men - ideally by Black researchers - to really make any inroads here.
June 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It’s CRAZY to me how its’s clear that Dems really need to talk to young Black men…but there’s NOTHING in this analysis that actually gives them a voice or speaks directly to them.
We need studies specifically focused on Black men - ideally by Black researchers - to really make any inroads here.
We need studies specifically focused on Black men - ideally by Black researchers - to really make any inroads here.
Wanna know how to depress Black political enthusiasm even further? This is it…
As expected, 11% of Black people rated Trump highly favorable in a post-election #BlackVoterProject. When asked about Musk, he received the EXACT SAME amount of support (or lack thereof) - only 11% rated him fav as well.
As expected, 11% of Black people rated Trump highly favorable in a post-election #BlackVoterProject. When asked about Musk, he received the EXACT SAME amount of support (or lack thereof) - only 11% rated him fav as well.
June 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Wanna know how to depress Black political enthusiasm even further? This is it…
As expected, 11% of Black people rated Trump highly favorable in a post-election #BlackVoterProject. When asked about Musk, he received the EXACT SAME amount of support (or lack thereof) - only 11% rated him fav as well.
As expected, 11% of Black people rated Trump highly favorable in a post-election #BlackVoterProject. When asked about Musk, he received the EXACT SAME amount of support (or lack thereof) - only 11% rated him fav as well.
A cynical person might say that this Admin is intentionally discouraging people to show up to their check-in appointments as it creates a larger pool of people flagged for immediate deportation down the road, justifying even more extreme action…
🚨NEW: @cbsnews.com reports ICE is arresting people who can't even legally be deported and holding them without enough food or water in a federal building BASEMENT in Los Angeles.
Families dutifully attending check-ins with ICE are being arrested and held for days, forced to sleep on the floor.
Families dutifully attending check-ins with ICE are being arrested and held for days, forced to sleep on the floor.
June 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A cynical person might say that this Admin is intentionally discouraging people to show up to their check-in appointments as it creates a larger pool of people flagged for immediate deportation down the road, justifying even more extreme action…
It’s important to note that, although Black people consider reparations important, they’re less fav than other policies, like voting rights & police reform.
When asked, many don’t believe reparations will happen in their lifetime - but that view could change if policies like Nichols’ prevail.
When asked, many don’t believe reparations will happen in their lifetime - but that view could change if policies like Nichols’ prevail.
June 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It’s important to note that, although Black people consider reparations important, they’re less fav than other policies, like voting rights & police reform.
When asked, many don’t believe reparations will happen in their lifetime - but that view could change if policies like Nichols’ prevail.
When asked, many don’t believe reparations will happen in their lifetime - but that view could change if policies like Nichols’ prevail.
The Trump Admin wants to put as much pressure on Sanctuary cities/states as possible, forcing them to make a decision about whether or not they will actually stand down…or help ICE efforts. If they resist, it gives even more reason to stop fed aid (plus the more militarization the better for Trump).
June 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Trump Admin wants to put as much pressure on Sanctuary cities/states as possible, forcing them to make a decision about whether or not they will actually stand down…or help ICE efforts. If they resist, it gives even more reason to stop fed aid (plus the more militarization the better for Trump).
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