We send it out a few times a month and promise we’ll never spam you. Want to stay up-to-date on our original research about democracy reforms in Cascadia? Sign up for our newsletter. The Election Project’s estimates slot Oregon as the fifth state for voter turnout in 2018, but Oregon’s numbers have it tied with Colorado for second place, behind Minnesota. The Election Project uses a different methodology, estimating Oregon had 62 percent voter turnout, where the Oregon Secretary of State’s numbers put it at 63 percent turnout. Vote informed Enter your postal address to view the office contests, candidates and ballot measures that will appear on your ballot. Note: There is no national standardized data set for voter turnout. And elected officials would have a more engaged electorate to answer to. Imagine if two-thirds of Americans voted in every midterm election-instead of less than half-simply because states decided to lift roadblocks. Other states could follow Oregon’s lead and empower voters. Original Sightline Institute graphic, available under our free use policy.

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