Working-class Americans hold only 1% of elected offices, study finds

A new study reveals that despite political rhetoric, only about 1% of U.S. state legislators and members of Congress come from working-class jobs, a trend mirrored globally. The research identifies the personal burdens of campaigning and gatekeeping by parties as key barriers, and proposes reforms to increase working-class representation.

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