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New York's presidential primary sees light turnout, but significant protest vote against Trump | amNewYork

Low-stakes New York presidential primary due to pre-determined nominees

Anemic turnout with more Democratic than Republican voters in NYC [ more ]

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Democrats hope Biden could get a boost from down-ballot races under Wisconsin's new legislative map

Democrats in Wisconsin have a newfound opportunity with redrawn legislative districts for the state Assembly.

The concept of reverse coattails is being utilized to increase voter turnout for President Biden and Vice President Harris. [ more ]

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political-landscape

www.theguardian.com

3 weeks ago

Europe politics

Croatia's ruling conservatives win most seats in election, but without majority

Croatia's ruling conservative party wins most seats but needs coalition for government formation. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

This Latino-majority California district has never sent a Latino to the US House. Why turnout is key

The California 22nd Congressional District is hosting a highly contested primary with two Democrats and two Republicans.

Turnout will be crucial in determining whether a Democrat can secure victory in the left-leaning district. [ more ]

BBC News

UK politics

Holden on by-elections: Not a good night for Conservatives

There was not a significant shift to Labour in the recent by-elections in Kingswood and Wellingborough.

Turnout was significantly lower in these by-elections compared to the general election. [ more ]

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www.mercurynews.com

In the Bay Area, President Biden shows he can still energize donors. But what about voters?

President Biden visited the Bay Area for a high-priced fundraising event before Super Tuesday.

Concerns exist about Biden's age and voter turnout, especially considering inflation and political opposition. [ more ]

www.cnn.com

4 years ago

The final sprint to the Iowa caucuses

Top Democratic presidential contenders are focusing on swaying supporters ahead of the Iowa caucuses on February 3.

Key interest lies in voter turnout, specifically focusing on Latino, working class, and youth participation as indicators for November. [ more ]

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elections

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Social justice

People of color make up nearly a third of eligible US voters but cast only 22% of ballots, analysis says

People of color are underrepresented in the US electorate relative to their population size.

The gap in voter turnout between people of color and white people is widening, and voter suppression efforts play a role. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

5 months ago

UK politics

Next UK election set to be most unequal in 60 years, study finds

The upcoming election is expected to be the most unequal in 60 years due to a growing gap in voter turnout based on factors such as age, income, class, home ownership, and ethnicity.

The turnout gap has significantly increased over the years, with a 23-point gap between homeowners and renters, a 15-point gap between graduates and non-graduates, and a 28-point gap between older voters and young voters. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

1 week ago

London

Sadiq Khan elected London mayor for third term in further boost for Labour

Sadiq Khan won a third term as London mayor in a close contest with Susan Hall, navigating through strategic challenges and voter sentiments. [ more ]

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1 week ago

London politics

Sadiq Khan faces anxious wait for London mayor result

Sadiq Khan faces competition amid low voter turnout and criticism over motoring policy and Gaza stance. [ more ]

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1 week ago

London politics

London mayoral election: Candidates give their last pitches before voters cast ballots

Sadiq Khan expressed concerns about low voter turnout benefiting his rival [ more ]

Mission Local

Mission District

Got a supervisor's race in your district? Mission Local is covering it.

Readers are crucial to Mission Local, providing 74% of revenue.

Focus on elections, campaign finance, tech & real estate money, local supervisor & mayor races. [ more ]

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Mission District

Explore: how much did your ballot cost?

High spending in San Francisco primary elections

Democrats for Change gain majority in DCCC [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Murals across Brooklyn and Manhattan encourage New Yorkers to vote in April primary * Brooklyn Paper

NYC Votes initiative installed murals in Brooklyn and Manhattan to encourage voting in the April presidential primary election.

Effort aims to boost voter participation in local elections amidst potential voter apathy due to expected rematch between Biden and Trump in November. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

5 months ago

Brooklyn

Brooklyn saw high voter turnout in uncontested Council races. Why? * Brooklyn Paper

Low voter turnout in uncontested races in the New York City Council elections raises questions about what drove such enthusiastic participation.

Incumbent Council Member Chi OssÃ© received the highest percentage of votes in District 36, with 98.74% support. [ more ]

Axios

Europe news

Putin wins what Russia claims was an "election" for its presidency

Putin won 87.97% of votes in a highly controlled election with limited opposition candidates.

Russia's elections operate with inflated voter turnouts and manipulated figures to project a veneer of legitimacy. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Europe news

AP PHOTOS: Russians vote in election dominated by Putin

Putin secured over 85% of the vote in the Russian presidential election dominated by his favor.

Opposition to Putin is suppressed, as seen by Navalny's strategy of showing protest through voter turnout. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Europe news

Russia in 2024: Same president, same war DW 01/01/2024

Putin faces no competition in his campaign for a fifth term as president of Russia.

Putin's main challenge will be securing a high voter turnout to legitimize his re-election. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Column: Hubris, thy name is Gavin

Newsom's Prop 1 sees tight race due to low voter turnout in primary elections.

Primary elections tend to favor conservative agendas due to demographics like older white voters. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Opposition concedes that Newsom likely to eke out a win on Proposition 1 in California

Newsom's confidence in Proposition 1 was misplaced, with the measure only holding a narrow lead post-election.

Despite uncertainty in the outcome, the Proposition 1 opposition campaign conceded that the measure was likely to pass. [ more ]

Kqed

Many Young Voters Still Not Heading To The Polls | KQED

Low voter turnout among young people in California elections.

Federal funding for renewable energy in California Tribal communities. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

L.A. Metro to offer free bus and train rides on primary election day

L.A. Metro offers free rides for voters on the California primary election day until midnight.

Vote-by-Mail drop-off boxes available at nine Metro stations for convenience. [ more ]

Kqed

Blizzard Warning In Effect Through The Weekend In Sierra Nevada | KQED

Blizzard warning with potential for 10 feet of snow in Sierra foothills

Low voter turnout expected for California's primary election [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

'Su voto es su voz.' Latinos, how important is your vote during this year's elections?

Latino voters in California will play a crucial role in determining election outcomes.

Latino voter turnout in California, particularly in the Central Valley, is lower compared to other ethnic groups. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco

Adam Schiff Visited the Castro Shortly Before Super Tuesday Election Win - San Francisco Bay Times

Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey won California Senate primary election

Low voter turnout in San Francisco primary election [ more ]

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San Francisco

Breed-Backed SF Ballot Measures on Cops, Drug Screening Appear to be Cruising to Big Wins

Voters support Breed's measures on police powers and drug screening for welfare recipients.

Outcome of the affordable housing bond Prop A in SF remains uncertain due to the close margin needed for it to pass. [ more ]

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Television

Late Night Finds Super Tuesday Super Predictable

2024 presidential race will likely be between Biden and Trump

Celebrity influence on voter turnout [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

In California, Senate Battle Has the Most Intrigue

Low voter turnout expected in California's Super Tuesday due to lackluster participation and slow return of mail ballots.

The California presidential primary may have record-low participation with less than a third of registered voters projected to cast their votes. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Rep. James Clyburn Lays Out His Expectations for Biden in South Carolina

Representative James Clyburn, who helped President Biden secure the Democratic nomination, hopes for a 70% share of the vote for Biden in South Carolina's primary.

Clyburn also hopes for a turnout of 150,000 people, with 70-75% of that vote going to Biden. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Early Returns Suggest a Low Turnout in Iowa

Low turnout expected for Iowa caucus with rough estimates between 100,000 and 120,000 voters.

Weather conditions, including freezing temperatures and snowy roads, may have contributed to lower than expected turnout. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

The State of Play in Iowa: What to Know About the G.O.P. Presidential Caucuses

Donald Trump leads the polls in Iowa by more than 30 points, making the caucuses a contest for second place.

Iowa has a history of surprise outcomes, with Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee both defying expectations in previous caucuses. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Michelle Obama says she is terrified' about 2024 election

Michelle Obama expresses fear about the potential outcome of the 2024 election.

She discusses her concerns about voter turnout and the double standard in politics. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Activists who engage with voters of color are looking for messages that will resonate in 2024

Low voter turnout in Louisiana elections despite activist efforts

Challenges faced by President Biden in engaging diverse communities [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Social justice

Racial Turnout Gap Has Widened With a Weakened Voting Rights Act, Study Finds

The Supreme Court's 2013 decision on the Voting Rights Act led to increased racial turnout gap in formerly covered jurisdictions. [ more ]

Cbsnews

Artificial intelligence

Steve Kramer explains why he used AI to impersonate President Biden in New Hampshire

Political consultant behind fake robocall in New Hampshire admits orchestration and explains his intent.

The robocall aimed to suppress Democratic voter turnout through AI technology but ended up not impacting the New Hampshire primary significantly. [ more ]

BBC News

UK politics

Laura Kuenssberg: Tory by-election disaster shows power of 'sofa vote'

Voter turnout is crucial, impacting election results.

Support for traditional parties may be dwindling, with voters opting to stay home or choose other options. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

Critical House Election in New York May Be Shaped by a New Issue: Snow

The special House election in New York may be affected by an ill-timed snowstorm.

The race is expected to be close and both parties are adapting their campaign plans due to the weather conditions. [ more ]

Bronx Times

NYC politics

Few Bronxites have cast early ballots for 77th Assembly District special election - Bronx Times

Only 272 Bronxites have cast their ballots in the 77th state Assembly District ahead of tomorrow's special election.

Voter turnout is generally low in the Bronx. [ more ]

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NYC politics

Opinion | How to Boost Voter Turnout With Just One Signature

In a rare bit of political good news in the final days of 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has signed into law legislation aimed at increasing voter turnout.

euronews

Germany politics

Berlin holds partial election rerun, two years after polling debacle

Over half a million Berliners were called upon to recast their ballots in the 2021 Bundestag election due to errors in the initial ballot.

Parties in the government coalition saw a drop in their percentage points while the CDU and AfD saw a slight increase. [ more ]

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France news

Focus - Ahead of Pakistan's elections, parties hope to woo young voters

Low voter turnout among young voters in Pakistan

Political parties using social media to connect with the youth [ more ]

euronews

EU data protection

European elections: How engaged are young people?

Young French voters had lower turnout in the last European Parliament elections compared to their European counterparts.

Many young French voters cite lack of information and interest as reasons for not participating in the democratic process. [ more ]

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