Voter Turnout in the United States 1798-2008

Based on meticulous research on participation in U.S. elections dating back to the 1790s, this important new work provides comprehensive turnout statistics for general and primary elections for presidential, congressional, and state gubernatorial races. Voter turnoutthe percentage of eligible citizens who cast ballots in a given election offers insight into the health of American democracy at any given moment in time or over a span of years. Ideal for elections scholars and researchers at academic, community college, and public libraries, Voter Turnout in the United States will be a must-have reference for those interested in American elections and civic participation in politics.