Celebrities are throwing their weight behind a #GoVote Campaign seeking to get young voters to participate in today’s midterm elections with support of popular icons like Rob Lowe, Stephen Colbert and many others
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.
Increase in Voters Without Cable Challenges Political Campaigns
As people access internet video more, campaigns finding that voters without cable subscriptions are hard to target
Yes, You Can Fight City Hall
If we as citizens want to have a voice, an effective voice that can create substantive change, local politics is where our experiments and voices emanate. Are we willing to relinquish the all too common excuse of ”you can’t fight city hall”?
Weak Prospects for Immigration Reform Concern Hispanic Voters
Growing concern Hispanic voters in voting Democratic without progress on undocumented immigrants
To Encoure Civic Participation: Voters Get Free Beer
Announcement that voters get free beer coupons at polling station exits that are valid at bars across the city is sure to give a boost to turnout during Toronto’s upcoming elections
Lil John Get-Out-the-Vote Video Goes Viral
Rock the Vote has scored an internet hit in its collaboration with rapper Lil’ John get-out-the-vote drive as his campaign video for voter turnout has gone viral on YouTube and other social media
Senate Victory Based on Voter Eligibility Restrictions?
Voter ID, reduced hours and other voter eligibility restrictions to determine election outcomes
Rock the Vote’s Lil’ John Backs Voter Turnout Push
Rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and international DJ Lil’ John backs voter turnout campaign organized by longtime youth voting advocates Rock the Vote
Study Details How Voter ID Lowers Turnout for Vulnerable
Analysis of recent elections shows how state introduction of voter ID lowers turnout of vulnerable
How Offering Free Voter Guides Increase Turnout
I have been fighting for this handbook, and this kind of voter-focused initiative, ever since I took office. Yesterday was a major victory for the voters. Thank you for your support, which makes this progress possible.