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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.

Study: Spike In Heart Problems Ahead Of 2016 Vote

by DC Editors - May 25, 2021

Study: Spike In Heart Problems Ahead Of 2016 Vote

A study probes the link between the nature of political ads to stress levels, finding a spike in heart problems ahead of the 2016 vote.

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

Europeans Vs American Thinking On Mandatory Voting

by DC Editors - May 20, 2021

Europeans Vs American Thinking On Mandatory Voting

In three key European states a majority of adults back compulsory voting but opinions in the United States are far more divided.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Compulsory Voting, Election Methods, Europe, Voter Turnout

How Ranked Voting Gives Voice To Diverse Electorate

by DC Editors - May 20, 2021

How Ranked Voting Gives Voice To Diverse Electorate

Many people are starting to see ranked voting as a game-changer. It can, among other things, give voice to a diverse electorate.

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

Reprehensible 4.8 Voter Turnout In Ohio Town 

by DC Editors - May 7, 2021

Reprehensible 4.8 Voter Turnout In Ohio Town 

In an Ohio town’s primary election on Tuesday, only a reprehensible 4.8 percent of registered voters participated in local decision-making.

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

Restoring Trust In Democracy Through Election Transparency

by DC Editors - May 7, 2021

Restoring Trust In Democracy Through Election Transparency

After the Jan 6 insurrection and recent state attempts to limit voter access, Congress must help restore trust in US democracy.

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

Democracy? Voter Turnout Of Zero In Missouri Town

by DC Editors - April 13, 2021

Democracy? Voter Turnout Of Zero In Missouri Town

Local elections in April usually draw a small turnout, but a small Missouri town set a new low this week when none of its 70 people voted.

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

Should Teens Be Allowed To Work As Poll Workers?

by DC Editors - April 13, 2021

Should Teens Be Allowed To Work As Poll Workers?

A4906 is a bill that would enable New Jersey teens between the ages of 16 and 18 to get more engaged in politics serving as poll workers

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

Abysmally Low Turnout In Suburban Chicago Municipal Elections

by DC Editors - April 9, 2021

Abysmally Low Turnout In Suburban Chicago Municipal Elections

Despite heated national debate about voting rights, most suburban Chicago residents did not turnout in last Tuesday’s municipal election.

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

MIT Survey Flags Major Trends In US Election System

by DC Editors - April 3, 2021

MIT Survey Flags Major Trends In US Election System

SPAE is the only nationwide election administration survey that offers information on election results in individual states.

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

Republicans’ Efforts To Restrict Mail Voting Could Backfire

by DC Editors - March 27, 2021

Republicans’ Efforts To Restrict Mail Voting Could Backfire

The Republican party has accelerated attempts to restrict voting, especially mail-in-voting. But there are reasons why it could backfire.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, Republicans, Voter Access, Voter Turnout

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