But much closer to 60% from 2004-2016, and below 60% before that. See turnout statistics. Definitely more than 50% of eligible population typically voting, though.
In presidential elections. Midterms, where people are still elected to Congress, and state and local elections, are also important but see far lower turnout.
67% of eligible voters voted in 2020
But much closer to 60% from 2004-2016, and below 60% before that. See turnout statistics. Definitely more than 50% of eligible population typically voting, though.
In presidential elections. Midterms, where people are still elected to Congress, and state and local elections, are also important but see far lower turnout.
2022 turnout was 46%. The last time a midterm election was over 50% was in the 1910s.