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We have been looking at how young voters behave in elections in the EU and the US, ahead of our conference tomorrow on the youth vote in the 2023 Greek parliamentary elections. This report by the Pew Research Center on voting in the 2022 US mid-term elections is quite thorough contextualizes several variables which we will continue to track in 2024.

State and congressional elections have become increasingly less competitive: an estimated 70% of elections in 2020 were essentially determined in the primary. What does that mean for independent voters in states that have closed primaries? Check out our report for details on how primaries work in every state along with the role of independent voters in the United States. #Election2024 #elections https://lnkd.in/e7KavjEe

Check out my op-ed in the Daily News about why NYC elections need to be aligned with state and federal elections, a recommendation of the New York City Campaign Finance Board. NYC has stellar voter registration at 82%, but dismal voter participation--7.2% in last year's primary, and 12.8%. Combining NYC elections with state and federal candidates would dramatically increase voter participation in city elections, and would save taxpayers the $60 million it costs to administer NYC-only elections in every odd-numbered-year. A democracy is only as good as the people who make it. New York has the roadmap to building a stronger, more inclusive democracy. Let's get moving! https://lnkd.in/eg8sji74

Independents are the fastest-growing group of voters in the U.S. Are they being disenfranchised by primary election rules? Our new report investigates changes in party affiliation and how primaries are run across the country. https://lnkd.in/e7KavjEe #elections #primaries #voting

Counting is underway in California as the state's primary elections continue. With results expected to come in later tonight, what factors may shape voters' decisions? Mark Baldassare offers insight in his latest commentary. READ NOW: https://bit.ly/49S6tUU

Local democracy shapes our day-to-day lives in NYC. But, despite 82% of eligible voters being registered, very few New Yorkers vote in local elections. By aligning local elections with state and federal elections (which consistently see higher turnout), we can: ✓ Increase participation in local races that influence the issues New Yorkers care most about ✓ Increase representation among those who show up, including younger voters and voters of color ✓ Reduce the influence of special interests, whose independent expenditures have more power to sway low-turnout elections ✓ Save the $60 million in taxpayer dollars it costs to administer low-participation primary and general elections New York has the roadmap to building a stronger, more inclusive democracy. Let's get moving. https://lnkd.in/eDmXknMj

📢 Spotlight on Local Democracy! 🗳️ Explore the crucial role of local election officials in maintaining the integrity of our democratic process. Our latest roundup on The Journalist’s Resource dives into the challenges they face, from misinformation to budget constraints, and highlights their dedication to ensuring fair elections. 🗳️🔍 #LocalElections #DemocracyInAction #ElectionIntegrity #JournalismMatters

Nearly 56,500 people, or 4.43% of registered Tarrant County voters, have cast their ballots, according to early voting totals. Almost 50,000 voters cast their ballots in-person during the early voting period, and 6,434 people voted by mail, according to unofficial results from the county’s elections department.  About 86% of the Tarrant County’s voting age population, or almost 1.3 million people, are registered to vote. 

❓ Did you know that Sunday is the most popular voting day around the world? While we know that voting for federal elections is traditionally held on Mondays in Canada, studies show that moving Federal Election Day to the weekend will increase voter turnout among younger Canadians. ➡ Read more about the petition to move Federal Election Day to the weekend, and sign the e-petition here: https://lnkd.in/eNstAUvv #aisb #epetition #federalelectionday

The mayor’s race, City Council seats, state and city judges, and more are on the ballot. Here’s how to register and cast a ballot in the municipal elections.