Tom Ritchford on Nostr: In fact, in the last US election, only one third of eligible voters didn't vote: ...
In fact, in the last US election, only one third of eligible voters didn't vote: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voter_turnout_in_United_States_presidential_elections
Also, note that about 90% of Americans are in non-swing states so they rightly perceive their votes have no chance of making a difference.
In France, where I now live, elections are held on a Sunday so more people can vote.
They got 63%: less than the last US election: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/07/07/french-elections-second-round-turnout-at-5-pm-reaches-59-71_6676962_7.html
Also, note that about 90% of Americans are in non-swing states so they rightly perceive their votes have no chance of making a difference.
In France, where I now live, elections are held on a Sunday so more people can vote.
They got 63%: less than the last US election: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/07/07/french-elections-second-round-turnout-at-5-pm-reaches-59-71_6676962_7.html