The Dynamism Divide: Examining the 2020 Election Through the Lenses of Population Growth, Jobs, and Business Formation

By Daniel Newman and Jimmy O’Donnell The 2020 election made clear that the American electorate is starkly divided between economically vibrant and stagnant places. In this analysis, we examine the political map using three of the most tangible indicators of economic well-being in the counties supporting each candidate: growth in population, growth in employment, and … Continue reading The Dynamism Divide: Examining the 2020 Election Through the Lenses of Population Growth, Jobs, and Business Formation