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The Jewish vote may swing key undecided counties, study says

The Jewish vote may swing key undecided counties, study says

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Jews may account for roughly only 2 percent of the American adult population, but their concentration in a number of swing states and counties makes them a potentially pivotal demographic in this fall's presidential election. Between 80 and 85 percent of Jews turn out to vote in national elections – more than 20 percent higher than the national average during the 2012 presidential election. More than one million eligible Jewish voters also live in 11 battleground states: Colorado, Florida, Iowa

Jews may account for roughly only 2 percent of the American adult population, but their concentration in a number of swing states and counties makes them a potentially pivotal demographic in this fall's presidential election. Between 80 and 85 percent of Jews turn out to vote in national elections – more than 20 percent higher than the national average during the 2012 presidential election. More than one million eligible Jewish voters also live in 11 battleground states: Colorado, Florida, Iowa…