Over 30 million Christians are expected to sit out the 2024 presidential election due to a lack of interest.
Research by the Arizona Christian University Center found that voter enthusiasm has decreased between 2020 and 2024.
It focussed on those who responded to a survey saying they considered themselves unlikely to vote on 5th November. Over half of respondents (57%) said they disliked both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with 55% saying neither candidate reflected their values.
The most common reason for absconding from voting was simply “a lack of interest in politics and elections”, selected by 67% of people surveyed.
Evangelical pollster George Barna told Faithwire: “Pastors often seek opportunities to have a positive influence in people’s lives and upon the culture, and to help the community in which their church is located.
“This research underscores the fact that simply encouraging people to vote in order to fulfill their biblical responsibility would not only be seen as doing their job while helping the community, but an estimated five million regular churchgoers would be likely to vote as a result of that simple exhortation.”
Researchers estimated that if the findings are reflected by voter turnout, Harris would likely by the winning candidate.