Share of Black Americans planning to vote drops: Survey

Fewer Black Americans are certain they will vote in this year’s election than in the 2020 election, according to a new Washington Post/Ipsos survey. 

Only 62 percent of Black voters said they are “absolutely certain” they will vote in November's election, a 12-point decrease from June 2020.

The drop in voter interest could spell trouble for President Biden. Black voters are a critical base for Democrats. In 2020, they helped Biden secure the White House. 

But many...