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Do you feel that people are best represented in politics by leaders from their own racial or ethnic background, or doesn't the leader's background make very much difference?
Best represented by leaders of own ethnic background · Asked in 1 wave, 1994 · 1,474 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Leaders from own background | Leaders background no matter | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 35% | 65% | 1474 | ±3 | |
| Liberals | 38% | 62% | 395 | ±6 | |
| Moderates | 34% | 66% | 521 | ±5 | |
| Conservatives |
General Social Survey 1994 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1994 | 1994-01-04 to 1994-06-29 | face to face | 2,992 | 1,474 |
| 35% |
| 65% |
| 502 |
| ±5 |