Why does ACORN focus registration drives in low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color?
ACORN wants every citizen who is eligible to vote to participate in the democratic process. We want everyone to have a voice. Our voter registration drives are nonpartisan, and we will help any American citizen to register to vote who wants to vote, regardless of party affiliation or economic circumstance; however, ACORN is a social justice organization that has historically championed causes that help low- and moderate-income communities. Frequently these communities are also communities of color. Research shows a disparity in the American electorate. Citizens from low-income areas and members of some ethnic minorities are underrepresented compared to citizens from predominantly white, wealthier communities. ACORN is working hard to correct this imbalance and make sure all Americans have a voice in government. To read more about disparities in the American electorate, check out this Project Vote report, Representational Bias in the 2006 Electorate.
