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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.

It’s Time For Universal Voting

by DC Editors - August 4, 2022

It’s Time For Universal Voting

A genuinely inclusive and participatory democracy, which is currently essential to the stability of America, requires universal voting.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods, Voter Turnout

Kansas abortion referendum drives record number of voters to polls

by DC Editors - August 4, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Voter Turnout

Making Democracy Robust With 100% Voter Turnout

by DC Editors - July 4, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods, Voter Turnout

New York On Brink Of Major Voting Rights Act

by DC Editors - June 4, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: New York City and State Elections, Voter Turnout, Voting Rights Act

Voting is Surging In Georgia Despite Controversial Election Law

by DC Editors - May 23, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Voter Turnout

Federal Employees To Get Time Off To Vote, Work The Polls

by DC Editors - March 28, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Voter Turnout

Book Argues Mandatory Voting Will Fulfill America’s Promise of Democracy

by DC Editors - March 24, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Science, Voter Turnout

Proportional Representation Countries Have Better Voter Turnout

by DC Editors - February 14, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Methods, Proportional Representation, Voter Turnout

How To Boost Voter Turnout To Nearly 100 Percent

by DC Editors - January 12, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voter Access, Voter Turnout

Urban Democracy Crisis

by DC Editors - December 29, 2021

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voter Turnout

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