America Goes to the Polls 2010
America Goes to the Polls is the only publication that ranks the voter turnout of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. It also ranks turnout growth for each state compared to the previous midterm election. To do so, it uses the certified voter turnout for the 2010 midterm election—as reported by state election offices—and estimates of voting eligible population from the U.S. Elections Project. Beyond the rankings, America Goes to the Polls reports on key voting trends such as the wide gap in youth turnout between presidential elections and midterm elections, the rise in early voting, and the continued growth of the Latino electorate. The report concludes with a discussion of issues related to voter registration and early voting, and their potential to improve—or hinder—future voter participation.
