Catholic vote
Rome-aligned electorate bloc
The Catholic vote refers to Roman Catholic voters as a political bloc, particularly in American elections.
Political analysts track how Catholics vote because they represent a significant, historically Democratic-leaning demographic that has become more divided along lines of race and religiosity: Democrats are struggling to hold the Catholic vote in swing states.
The term implies Catholics share political interests, though in practice they vote across the spectrum.
- papalof the pontiff
- Holy SeePapal governing authority
- bishopsHigh-ranking clergy members
- parishLocal church community
- parochial schoolChurch-sponsored educational institution
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