Could moving local elections to even years boost voter turnout?
It’s primary election day. If you fail to perform that most sacred civic duty of a free democracy, you won’t be alone. In fact, you’re in the majority.
King County expects that just 35% percent of registered voters will send in a ballot for this primary. Is it fair when so few voters make decisions for everyone else?
Guest:
Zoltan Hajnal, professor of political science at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy
Relevant Links:
New York Times: Why Does No One Vote in Local Elections?
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