A genuinely inclusive and participatory democracy, which is currently essential to the stability of America, requires universal voting.
Voter Turnout articles on Democracy Chronicles
Voter turnout is about the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election and can be based on who is eligible to vote, something that varies by country. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on Voter Suppression or Voter Access.
Kansas abortion referendum drives record number of voters to polls
Only a small number of voters participate in primaries, but this year’s Kansas primary was unique due to its abortion referendum.
Making Democracy Robust With 100% Voter Turnout
“Civic duty voting” advocates argue that it will alter election campaigns by mobilizing the base to appeal to a wider audience.
New York On Brink Of Major Voting Rights Act
New York state senators are expected to give final approval to a dramatic change of election laws aimed at increasing voter turnout.
Voting is Surging In Georgia Despite Controversial Election Law
In April 2021, Georgia passed a law significantly restricting voter access. Nevertheless, voting has surged in the state since then.
Federal Employees To Get Time Off To Vote, Work The Polls
The White House has issued a directive allowing Federal employees to take time off to vote. This is expected to improve voter turnout.
Book Argues Mandatory Voting Will Fulfill America’s Promise of Democracy
As American democracy faces a grave test unpinned by internal attacks on the right to vote, a key expert argues for mandatory voting.
Proportional Representation Countries Have Better Voter Turnout
A new report shows that shows that countries that use proportional representation have higher voter turnout than those that don’t.
How To Boost Voter Turnout To Nearly 100 Percent
Thanks in part to its progressive history, Massachusetts can act as a lab for a game-changing idea: requiring every citizen to vote.
Urban Democracy Crisis
Solutions exist to low urban turnout that have proven effective in cities and states that have recognized the issue as a crisis.