• @Zak
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    759 days ago

    The story buries the lede: there were 19 candidates on the ballot for mayor and 16-30 for each city council district. Several of the experts cited speculate that the number of candidates overwhelmed voters.

    I always go over a sample ballot in advance and research each candidate. I would not have liked to do so for that election; local elections are difficult to research in general with many candidates getting minimal press and some not even bothering to put up websites.

    • @FlexibleToast
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      189 days ago

      It’s the paradox of choice. With more options, people become more likely to not choose because it’s overwhelming.

    • @Custodian1623
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      27 days ago

      according to some in this thread that makes them ‘fucking stupid’