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No, because of the electoral college, in states like California where your vote doesn't matter as much (because nearly everyone votes democrat) the turnout is l
by fragsworth 8y ago
No, because of the electoral college, in states like California where your vote doesn't matter as much (because nearly everyone votes democrat) the turnout is lower.
It's not apathy when your vote literally isn't worth as much as someone else's, as evidenced by the fact that the number of votes didn't even determine the election.
- cuckcuckspruce 8y agoI don't disagree, but this it partially the fault of the leadership of the House of Representatives. If they wanted to increase the voting power of Californians, then they'd repeal the Reapportionment Act of 1929 that caps the number of representatives at 435 and reapportion based on the Constitutionally suggested 30,000 people per representative in the House, which would equalize the weight of each Californian's vote by increasing the number of electors.
- dbatten 8y agoYou vote on more than just the president, though... you still have an opportunity to get your voice heard. Admittedly, as a statement of fact, it's plausible/likely that the electoral college reduces turnout because presidential elections get people excited (especially when they know their state is in play), but that's not usually a rational response. You still get to vote for congress, state government, ballot initiatives, etc.