This statement is not true, the 2020 election had both a higher absolute total turnout and a higher number of absolute votes for the winning candidate. Regardl

This statement is not true, the 2020 election had both a higher absolute total turnout and a higher number of absolute votes for the winning candidate. Regardless, the cleaner way to compare election years is by % VEP or %VAP - otherwise you're effectively comparing population between the years by accident. From this perspective I disagree with GP, 2024 was still a great year for turnout... just not as good as 2020. 2024 sits 2nd in VEP and 7th VAP (out of the last 24 elections).