| Share of general population | Share of those who run for public office | |
| White | 66 | 82 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 6 |
| Black | 12 | 5 |
Among Americans
%
Sources:
, pewresearch.org
Share:
| Share of general population | Share of those who run for public office | |
| White | 66 | 82 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 6 |
| Black | 12 | 5 |
White Americans disproportionately run for public office at much higher rates than minorities do: while making up two-thirds of the Americans population, they represent 82% of all people running.