By Laura Kusisto | The Wall Street Journal
Renters have historically held little sway in federal elections because they vote in such small numbers. But as the ranks of U.S. renters swell and a bigger share of them are voting, that could be changing.
Renter votes increased 49% between 1996 and 2012, while owner votes only increased 23%, according to an analysis of U.S. Census data by Apartment List, a rental listing website.