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Alabama’s Historic Voter Apathy | Huntsville News
Alabama’s special congressional primaries shattered turnout records, with just 4.5% of registered voters casting ballots—some polling places nearly deserted. Even the highest-turnout district barely cracked double digits. Experts blame voter apathy fueled by indistinguishable candidates, confusing redistricting rules, and a new primary system that eliminated runoffs unless a candidate hit 50%. Combined with systemic distrust, the result? A historic low in federal election engagement—and a stark warning about how to win back the electorate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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