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> the presidential-election year youth vote is ~20%. In non-PE years, it, of course, falls That doesn't seem to be the case, as best I can tell. This is site s
by LyndsySimon 8y ago
> the presidential-election year youth vote is ~20%. In non-PE years, it, of course, falls
That doesn't seem to be the case, as best I can tell. This is site shows Presidential election years with a ~40% turnout, and mid-terms at about half that: http://www.electproject.org/home/voter-turnout/demographics http://www.electproject.org/home/voter-turnout/demographics
Interestingly, the seasonality of the 18-29 voters is much greater than that of other age groups - half as many show up for mid-terms. Compare that to the 60+ age group, where ~70% vote on PE years and ~55-70% vote during midterms.
- jsoc815 8y ago1) I'm just a messenger relaying what I heard the man say. But let me clarify, "of the total vote." 2) I hate you for making me have to track down and listen to the clip again.[1] (j/k) 3a) On the “Turnout Rates: Age” graph, the 18-29 demo consistently has the lowest turnout of all groups for each year measured. 3b) I count 8 cycles > 20% and 8 <= 20%. No other group is has similarly low numbers. 4) From the link you provided: "Pollsters have long noted that poll respondents overstate their voting participation." Please let me know if I’m misunderstanding something here. [1]https://youtu.be/AxuwazaXOMg https://youtu.be/AxuwazaXOMg
- jsoc815 8y agoAs usual, I see downvoting w/o explanations or counterarguments. Not sure how that helps promote dialogue or understanding, but 'Okay, thanks for playing(?)"