Analysis finds that 1,4 million ended up wasting votes by picking candidates who later dropped out
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.
Record Democratic Primary Voting Turnout is Healthy Sign
It is important to see that people are taking the democratic process of voicing their beliefs through the ballot box seriously by showing up in such large numbers and caring about their party’s direction.
Signs of Dysfunction in Arizona’s Long Voting Lines
Arizona’s long voting lines mean many were turned away from voting in sign of weak democracy
Unanimous Vote Secures Vermont Automatic Registration
Voters will enjoy a new Vermont automatic registration system thanks to wide bipartisan support
Low American Muslim Voter Participation Needs Solution
Despite being active in American communities nationwide, Muslim voter participation is low
Vermont Automatic Voter Registration Bill Moves Forward
Access to voting would increase dramatically if Vermont automatic voter registration passes
Support Gains For Automatic Voter Registration System
Automatic voter registration system would go very far in solving voter access problems like ID
The Vital Importance of Voter Participation
Generations of democratic martyrs sacrificed to ensure the possibility for voter participation
5 Ways Voting Latinos Can Change the Election
Experts predict the direction of voting Latinos decide could be crucial to the outcome of election
Jump in Canadian Youth Voting Boosts Overall Turnout
Marked increase in Canadian youth voting is giving a boost to politics by increasing voter turnout