That does not mean you are a typical Georgia voter. Black males account for less than 10 percent of the total electorate. White males account for 35 percent of the total vote. Hispanics, Asians and American Indians make up just 1 percent. White males rank second.
Black males come in last.
Now let's look at the round of elections coming up this year. They will be the most important we have seen in a long, long time. Their outcome will shape the state well into the next century. First, we'll talk quickly about why they are so significant, then we'll look at some specific sets of races. The reason they are so significant is growth.