Poor turnout for youngest voters in most recent Nova Scotia election: new data - Halifax

Poor turnout for youngest voters in most recent Nova Scotia election: new data - Halifax

New statistics show a continuing decline in voter turnout following last fall’s provincial election, with participation by the province’s youngest voters well below 20 per cent.

Poor turnout for youngest voters in most recent Nova Scotia election: new data

HALIFAX — New statistics released this week by Elections Nova Scotia show a continuing decline in voter turnout following last fall’s provincial election, with participation by the province’s youngest voters well below 20 per cent.

Turnout among youngest voters was below 20 per cent in the last N.S. election

Elections Nova Scotia released the statement of votes and statistics for the November election this week and data in the document shows a continuing decline in voter turnout, particularly among people younger than 35.

HALIFAX — New statistics released this week by Elections Nova Scotia show a steady decline in voter turnout following last fall's provincial election, with the participation of the province's youngest voters well below 20%. The overall turnout rate in the November 26 election was the lowest in the province's history, with 44.9% of registered voters, and an analysis of the results revealed a significant gap between the youngest and oldest voters.…

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New statistics released this week by Elections Nova Scotia show a continuing decline in voter turnout following last fall’s provincial election, with participation by the province’s youngest voters well below 20 per cent. The overall voter turnout for the Nov. 26 election was the lowest in the province’s history at 44.9 per cent of registered voters, and a breakdown of the results showed a significant gap between the youngest and oldest voters. …