A University of Kentucky law professor is suggesting mandatory voting may be the change necessary to improve voter turnout.
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.
Illinois Lawmaker Proposes $25 Tax Credits For Voters
Freshman state Senator Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, introduces’ legislation that would give a $25 state tax credit for anyone who votes in a general election.
20% Boost in Voter Turnout Possible With Online Voter Registration
Discussions have been taken place among academic advocates, and election officials about whether online voter registration will boost voter turnout.
Boosting Voter Turnout in Switzerland’s Direct Democracy
Biel (Bienne, in French) is best-known for being the capital of Swiss watchmaking and for being the biggest bilingual town in the country.
What if Election Day Were a National Holiday?
Democrats introduced an anti-corruption bill with aim to make Election Day a federal holiday, urge private employers to give their workers the day off.
Mitch McConnell Against High Voter Turnout if it Helps Democrats
Republicans have long had an election problem. The more people vote, the worse they tend to get beaten. So the solution, since at least the 1970s.
Did Registered Young Washington Voters Show Up to Vote in 2018?
Free advice to candidates thinking they can sign up young voters in Spokane County, half of registered young Washington voters didn’t cast ballots in 2018.
The Ever-Changing Challenges of Election Administrators in California
High voter turnout and evolving voting habits combined to make jobs of tallying votes by the San Bernardino County Elections Office increasingly difficult.
VIDEO: Understanding Who Turned Out To Vote In 2018
On November 21, 2018, Non Profit Vote published a video on an event “Webinar: Understanding Who Turned Out to Vote in 2018”. This video is worth watching.
Study Finds 2016 Facebook Ads Gave Trump 10% Vote Boost
A new study relays the true impact of such political advertising spending on social media during the 2016 Presidential election of Donald Trump.