Characteristics correlated with increased voting include education, age, race, and gender (Table 10.1 Edwards 316). Those with a higher education, above a high school diploma, are more likely to vote because they are more capable of discerning differences between candidates, take the time to become informed on candidates platforms, and are willing to tackle registration obstacles. Older people are also more likely to vote because younger citizens are less likely to be registered. Whites tend to have a greater voter turnout compared to other races due to their tendency to have higher education levels. Also, women are more likely to vote than men possibly due to their inability to vote for so long. Therefore those that are educated, older, white and women are more likely to vote. (Edwards 316-317).
To add to your post, religion can help increase voting, especially when certain policy issues are being addressed. Protestants, Catholics, and Jews all have strict policy ideals that they feel are important. Therefore, when one of those policies are being addressed, such as abortion or gay marriage, those who are associated with those denominations and religions will be encouraged to vote the side that they support (Table 10.2 Edwards 318).
To add to both of your posts, another characteristic is election competitiveness. When the election is close more people show up to vote to have their candidate win. If they already know that the candidate has a huge lead they do not think they need to show up. In the most competitive states have the highest voter turnout. People will come if they believe their candidates need help to win.
Characteristics correlated with increased voting include education, age, race, and gender (Table 10.1 Edwards 316). Those with a higher education, above a high school diploma, are more likely to vote because they are more capable of discerning differences between candidates, take the time to become informed on candidates platforms, and are willing to tackle registration obstacles. Older people are also more likely to vote because younger citizens are less likely to be registered. Whites tend to have a greater voter turnout compared to other races due to their tendency to have higher education levels. Also, women are more likely to vote than men possibly due to their inability to vote for so long. Therefore those that are educated, older, white and women are more likely to vote. (Edwards 316-317).
ReplyDeleteTo add to your post, religion can help increase voting, especially when certain policy issues are being addressed. Protestants, Catholics, and Jews all have strict policy ideals that they feel are important. Therefore, when one of those policies are being addressed, such as abortion or gay marriage, those who are associated with those denominations and religions will be encouraged to vote the side that they support (Table 10.2 Edwards 318).
DeleteTo add to both of your posts, another characteristic is election competitiveness. When the election is close more people show up to vote to have their candidate win. If they already know that the candidate has a huge lead they do not think they need to show up. In the most competitive states have the highest voter turnout. People will come if they believe their candidates need help to win.
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