Japanese voter turnout gets an unexpected boost from a talking grain of rice named Komesuke
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.
Oregon Voter Registration System is Nation’s Best
Oregon voter registration system is helping make the state a leader in automatic voter registration
Why Democrats Need to Support Automatic Voter Registration
If the Democrats support automatic voter registration in the states, American democracy will benefit
What Could Go Wrong? A New Connecticut Voter Registration System
The latest Connecticut voter registration plans put a burden on the Department of Motor Vehicles
New Movement Seeks to Empower Hollywood Conservatives
Dash America campaign seeks to enlist Hollywood conservatives to boost election turnout
Does Delayed Onset Adulthood Lower British Turnout?
Delayed onset adulthood is implicated in chronically low voter turnout among British youth
How the Tinder App is Being Used For Voter Education
Youth voting is getting an unlikely boost from the Tinder app that has become popular dating tool
Disdaining Electorate is Now Ingrained in American Politics
Left and right have a habit of disdaining electorate of voters whenever the vote goes against them
Signs That Political Party Influence Waning in NJ
Declining donations are worrying sign for candidates watching political party influence decline
A Look at America’s Various Voting Barriers
Numerous voting barriers range from long lines to photo IDs and good old misinformation