Seventeen of the 52 precincts combined in Galesburg and Knox County saw less than 5 percent voter turnout in Tuesday’s election.
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.
One Single Vote Cast For Elections In Small Missouri Town
A Kansas City, Mo. area political expert calls it “depressing.” Only one person showed up to vote in this week’s municipal election in the town of Randolph.
Why Blood Donors Are So Likely to Turnout to Vote
Why blood donors are so likely to turnout to vote is a write-up that shows how consciousness of civic duty, can boast electoral turnout regressions.
How Effective Is Voter Registration At Tax Time?
There are good reasons to believe voter registration at tax time would be an efficient and effective approach to increasing voter registration.
Illinois County Voter Turnout Falls Short Of 10%
Ron Lieving, an election judge for DeKalb Precinct 6, described the voter turnout for Tuesday’s consolidated elections in one word: “horrible.”
Kentucky Professor Outlines The Case For Mandatory Voting
A University of Kentucky law professor is suggesting mandatory voting may be the change necessary to improve voter turnout.
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.