5.2

• People who are eligible to vote does not vote
• Structural Barriers

  • Voter ID Laws: Laws that mandate an issued identification to get access
  • Hours polls are open
  • Types of voting allowed: mail, absentee, & early
  • Voter Registration Laws: In-person, online, etc.
• Political Efficacy


  A citizen's belief on whether or not their vote matters
• Demographics


  Used to predict the likelihood of wether an individual will vote or not
• Type of Election

  Presidential elections have more voter turnout than midterm, state & local elections
• Voting Choices

  • Party Identification / Ideology
  • Candidate Characteristics
  • Political Issues
  • Demographics