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What happened to voter turnout in 2014?
According to the United States Election Project, which tracks voting trends, only 36 percent of registered voters cast ballots during the 2014 election cycle, the lowest turnout in a general election since 1942, when many of the nation’s young people were out of the country fighting in World War II.
Is voter turnout in Boston really that bad?
Although it actually ended up being slightly better — 28 percent — that was still pathetic, especially for an otherwise politics mad electorate. Of course, low voter turnout for local elections is not unique to Boston or the state’s other cities and towns.
Does electoral competition increase voter turnout?
In comparing two jurisdictions over time with comparable demographic caracteristics (education, age, income, etc.), turnout should be higher in the one with less restrictive registration requirements. Third: Electoral competition should drive up turnout. Other things equal, when the stakes in the election seem greater, turnout should increase.
Does turnout increase in more inclusive democracies?
Well-functioning democracies are more inclusive and will have higher turnout. Second: Ease of registration should affect turnout. In comparing two jurisdictions over time with comparable demographic caracteristics (education, age, income, etc.), turnout should be higher in the one with less restrictive registration requirements.
What legislation has been passed to increase turnout?
The effects of other legislation intended to increase turnout, such as the National Voter Registration Act, have been more limited to specific administrative practices across states. This explainer was last updated on April 28, 2021. What is ‘voter turnout’?
What happened to West Virginia’s voter turnout in 2016?
West Virginia itself also had an overall low voter turnout in 2016. The county is rundown and lacking jobs, with youth needing to leave to carve out a future elsewhere. Locals told NPR they did not feel their voice would change anything, when it came to voting for politicians. The area continues to be overlooked no matter how they vote.