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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.

Election Officials Fight Voter Skepticism After False Fraud Claims

by DC Editors - December 29, 2021

Election Officials Fight Voter Skepticism After False Fraud Claims

Officials hope that education efforts can help resolve some voters’ doubts about the security and reliability of the electoral system.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Transparency, Voter Turnout

The Era of Easier Voting for Disabled People Is Over

by DC Editors - August 27, 2021

The Era of Easier Voting for Disabled People Is Over

“Thanks to absentee ballots, drop-off boxes, curbside voting, people with disabilities turned out in record numbers in the 2020 election”.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American State Elections, Disability and Democracy, Election Methods, Voter Access, Voter Turnout

Pay People To Vote

by DC Editors - August 11, 2021

Pay People To Vote

A coupon for every qualified voter who votes is an example of a fiscal carrot to encourage voting: Fill out a ballot and get a check.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods, Voter Turnout

Questions About Seattle’s ‘Democracy Voucher’ Program

by DC Editors - August 10, 2021

Seattle

Seattle’s democracy voucher program is a trailblazer but there are important questions that need to be answered about that program.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Methods, Voter Turnout

To Win Texas, Democrats Must Do Better In Rural Counties

by Carroll G. Robinson - June 29, 2021

Democrats can once again win Texas with a combination of the right strategy, maxed out Black and voter registration, and excited voter turnout.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, Democrats, Voter Registration, Voter Turnout

Study: Spike In Heart Problems Ahead Of 2016 Vote

by DC Editors - May 25, 2021

Study: Spike In Heart Problems Ahead Of 2016 Vote

A study probes the link between the nature of political ads to stress levels, finding a spike in heart problems ahead of the 2016 vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Science, Voter Turnout

Europeans Vs American Thinking On Mandatory Voting

by DC Editors - May 20, 2021

Europeans Vs American Thinking On Mandatory Voting

In three key European states a majority of adults back compulsory voting but opinions in the United States are far more divided.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Compulsory Voting, Election Methods, Europe, Voter Turnout

How Ranked Voting Gives Voice To Diverse Electorate

by DC Editors - May 20, 2021

How Ranked Voting Gives Voice To Diverse Electorate

Many people are starting to see ranked voting as a game-changer. It can, among other things, give voice to a diverse electorate.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods, Voter Turnout

Reprehensible 4.8 Voter Turnout In Ohio Town 

by DC Editors - May 7, 2021

Reprehensible 4.8 Voter Turnout In Ohio Town 

In an Ohio town’s primary election on Tuesday, only a reprehensible 4.8 percent of registered voters participated in local decision-making.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Voter Turnout

Restoring Trust In Democracy Through Election Transparency

by DC Editors - May 7, 2021

Restoring Trust In Democracy Through Election Transparency

After the Jan 6 insurrection and recent state attempts to limit voter access, Congress must help restore trust in US democracy.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Voter Turnout

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