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The American political climate is still affected by racism, as well. The "winner-take-all" structure that applies to 48 out of 50 states in the electoral college gives preference to white voters, as no state has voters of color as the majority of the constituency. This structural bias often leads voters of colors to feel politically alienated, and therefore not vote. The lack of representation in congress has also led to lower voter turn out. As of 2016, African Americans only made up 8.7% of Congress, and Latinos 7%.