Pope Leo XIV voted in 2024 U.S. election — here's which primaries he's voted in
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The newly elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, has not only cast ballots in the papal conclave, but in U.S. elections as well. The Chicago-born pope — formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost — is registered to vote in the Chicago suburb of New Lenox, Ill., and has a mixed voting history of participating in primaries for both parties, according to voting records shared with CBS News and data from the Illinois State Board of Elections.
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Main Idea: Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert F. Prevost, has a recorded U.S. voting history that includes the 2024 general election and primaries for both major parties.
Key Points:
- Voting records show he is registered in New Lenox, Illinois, and Illinois does not use party registration.
- He voted in more Republican primaries than Democratic ones, with his last primary vote in the 2016 Republican presidential primary.
- Records show he last voted in a Democratic primary in 2010 and in the Democratic presidential primary in 2008.
- He has voted in at least nine general elections, including five presidential election years, but there is no record of him voting in 2016 or 2020.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The pope’s public political history could deepen partisan talk in the US and distract from shared issues like jobs, prices, and care.
Positive Impact
The pope’s views may prompt more public debate about immigration, abortion, and voting, which can help voters think about values and policy.
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- Primary:Robert F. Prevostperson
Candidate Entities12 candidates · 5 weighted vote min · 70% decision
- Pope Leo XIVpersonPrimaryEvaluated
Primary subject of the article; his voting record, election participation, and public political reposts are the main focus.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Robert F. PrevostpersonPrimaryEvaluated
The pope’s former name used throughout the voting-record reporting; central to the article’s identity and election history.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - President Donald TrumppersonMajorAI selected
Mentioned for his reaction to Pope Leo XIV and as a political figure connected to the pope’s past.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Illinois State Board of Electionsgovernment agency or bodyContextCandidate
Cited source of voting-record data; background reporting role, not central decision-maker in the story.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Jared SmallpersonContextCandidate
GOP consultant cited as the source sharing Prevost’s voting records; supporting context only.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Catholic Theological Union of Chicagoeducational / research institutionMinorCandidate
Educational institution listed in the pope’s background; minor contextual detail.
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Paid voter-file data service cited as the source of records; supporting data-provider role.
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