Houston Latino voter numbers are dominant on paper but dismal turnout means low representation
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.
VIDEO: John Oliver’s Local Election Day Turnout Plea
Voters should heed comedian John Oliver’s local election advice: participation is vitally important
Internet Voter Registration is Badly Needed Revolution
Few seem to grasp the importance of universal internet voter registration and capacity for change
P Diddy Changes Stance on Vote or Die Campaign
Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs has tough words for those who thought Vote or Die movement was progress
Win the Lottery by Voting in Philadelphia
Non-profit will award $10,000 to lucky person for voting in Philadelphia in bid to boost turnout
Get an Uber Free Ride to the Canadian Elections
In a modern twist on boosting voter turnout, Canadians can get an Uber free ride to the polls
How California Automated Voter Registration Will Work
California automated voter registration law going to have a massive impact in state and beyond
The 75.3 Million Millennial Voters Can Dominate the Vote
Baby boomers are outnumbered this year by millennial voters, but will turnout reflect this change?
California Automatic Voter Registration Becomes Law
Passage of California automatic voter registration is major step forward for state voter access
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Polling So Long Before Elections
Over a year before the election next November, we should remember not to rely on polling results