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Almost Half the Country Didn’t Cast Their Vote
An eye-opening statistic is making waves online today, prompting feelings ranging from disbelief to frustration. It turns out that nearly half of the eligible voters in the United States chose not to participate in the election—46.9%, to be precise. This revelation has been shared nearly 400,000 times, and yes, it is indeed a fact.
According to The United States Election Project, there are approximately 231,556,622 eligible voters in our nation, yet only 131,018,000 ballots were counted. This raises significant questions about the true representation of our electorate, as a substantial portion of the population didn’t make it to the polls. The reasons for this low turnout extend beyond mere apathy.
In 2013, the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down key provisions of The Voting Rights Act resulted in the closure of about 800 polling places and implemented strict voter ID laws in several states. While it’s difficult to quantify the exact number of people who abstained from voting due to these restrictions, the notably low turnout this year—compared to 2012 or 2008—suggests a troubling trend.
In many states, the election results were incredibly close, underscoring the importance of every single vote. When barriers to participation are erected, our elections become less representative of the diverse opinions within our country.
For those who did manage to vote, an interesting demographic emerged: if you guessed that a significant number of Trump supporters were white individuals, you’d be correct!
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In summary, the significant number of eligible voters who opted out of the election raises essential questions about our democratic process and highlights the impact of recent voting restrictions on participation.