Both parties adjusting strategies to account for the record low turnout they created themselves
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.
Why Returning Citizens Can and Should Vote in Pennsylvania
We couldn’t call ourselves a democracy if we disenfranchised 30% of Philadelphia’s adult citizens – more than one in every four. That’s how many “ex-offender”, “previously convicted”, “returning citizens” live in Philadelphia. Almost 300,000.
Increase in Minority Voters Changing Politics in South
Minority voters tend to voter left, changing politics in South once deep right
Are Youth Abandoning GOP for Libertarian Party?
Libertarian Party is encouraging trend of socially open youth abandoning GOP
Why New Jersey Voter Turnout Has Plummeted
Redistricting, money politics and rampant corruption perception squeeze New Jersey voter turnout
Massachusetts Early Voting and Voter Turnout Law Passed
NAACP applauds Massachusetts early voting legislation that also increases voter participation
Stand With Our Veterans by Defending the Vote
I honor those who have given the greatest sacrifice for our country, those brave men and women of our Armed Forces who fought for our freedoms, by saying that the duty is upon all of us to exercise our right to vote.
The Impact of Voter Turnout in Young and Old
Our younger generation doesn’t vote in statewide and local elections in anywhere near their numbers. As a result, issues of particular importance to Philadelphians, like high-quality schools and the money to support them, are given short shrift.
Rural Voters See Much Shorter Voting Lines Than Urban
Shorter voting lines in rural areas contributes to higher turnout than average urban voters
Millennial Generation Voting Pattern Analyzed
Young, diverse, and liberal? Another look at growing Millennial generation voting and politics