White male minority rule pervades politics across the US, research shows

• White men are 30% of US population but 62% of officeholders
• Incredibly limited perspective represented in halls of power'

From county officials and sheriffs to governors and senators, white male minority rule pervades politics in the United States, according to a new report published on Wednesday.

White men represent 30% of the population but 62% of officeholders, dominating both chambers of Congress, 42 state legislatures and statewide roles across the nation, the analysis shows.