While low turnout at elections is reinforced by government not interested in changing system, to Comedy Central’s Daily Show host Jon Stewart voter apathy is a similarly ridiculous reality
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.
On Helping Loved Ones Request Absentee Ballots
Help the people you love push for the issues they care about by reminding them to request absentee ballots. Follow up by reminding them to vote and return the ballot.
Voter ID Required in 19 States But Many Unlicensed
Millions find new barriers to democracy because of increasing number of states where Voter ID required
Canada Students Voter Registration For Local Schools Launched
Ontario Province hoping for dramatic increase in election turnout as work of impressive Canada students voter registration drive begins to introduce democracy at the local level
Canada Mandatory Voting Could End Questions of Turnout
Party floats push for Canada mandatory voting nationwide in response to voter suppression in recent robocall scandal
Illinois Voter Turnout, Redistricting, and Democracy
Republican and Democratic predictions for Illinois Voter Turnout based on years of manipulation
Texas Voter ID Trial With National Implications Begins
Future of minority voting after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act to be determined in Texas voter ID trial
Illinois Voter Registration Changes Slammed by Chris Christie
New Jersey Governor takes aim at reformed Illinois voter registration as an anti-Republican plot
Why a Failing Congress Increases Turnout at Polls
Study of historical record finds that perception of a failing Congress increases turnout of voters
Racially Based Voter Suppression Feeds Ferguson Mistrust
Disconnect of southern African-Americans and government result of racially based voter suppression