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It's time to find out why people don't vote. A joint project with
@knightfdn and @SOFFilm
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WATCH: In the U.S., more than 100 million eligible voters sit out every election. What implications does this have for representative democracy in America? Al Jazeera Breaking News breaks down findings from The 100 Million w/ Knight's @evettewashere: kf.org/2UD78pL #the100million

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What are the implications of nearly 100 Million Americans not voting? Knight Foundation's @evettewashere joins Al Jazeera Breaking News to talk why so many choose not to vote aljazeera.com/programmes/the…

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In focus groups, non-voters often excitedly suggest systemic changes that could turn up the turnout. 50% would nix the electoral college (a majority of voters agree with them), and many describe the voting process as easy but inconvenient and ripe for reinvention.

In focus groups, non-voters often excitedly suggest systemic changes that could turn up the turnout. 50% would nix the electoral college (a majority of voters agree with them), and many describe the voting process as easy but inconvenient and ripe for reinvention.
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They won’t be announcing a singles night at the polls to increase turnout any time soon-- but married Americans are decidedly over-represented at the ballot box. #votingmatters #2020Election

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Income has long been a leading indicator of interest in voting— with non-voters more likely to be unemployed. Similarly, 29% of American voters have a household income over $100k, compared to just 13% of non-voters. (Note: this research was conducted shortly before the pandemic).

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With over 31M ballots already cast, some election experts like Nate Silver (@fivethirtyeight) & Prof. Michael McDonald at the U.S. Elections Project project that 150M votes could be cast this year. If they’re right, we may have to re-name this project on November 4th. 😜

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Only 26% of 18-24 year olds say the process of voting is “very easy.” What changes could get more young voters to the polls in the future? Learn about non-voters at the100million.org.

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Here’s a wild stat-- There are TEN TIMES as many non-voters as there are swing voters. With so much focus in the media on these “undecideds”, it’s easy to overlook the much larger group who habitually abstain altogether. Hang in there! *Swing voter data from FiveThirtyEight

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Many people assume it’s too late to inspire non-voters to #vote because they’re unregistered. GOOD NEWS: most non-voters are actually registered to cast a ballot! Learn more about the reasons non-voters abstain at the100million.org.

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Happy Halloween 🎃👻 Here’s a spooky stat: Millennials make up a disproportionate number of non-voters, but so far they’ve been turning out in strong numbers in 2020 early voting. They just might decide this year’s election.

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Let’s talk about the giraffe in the room. Non-voters have the power to decide the election if they turn out. We're talking with non-voters in our lives about why their votes matter and working to understand their concerns. Tag a friend if you’re with us! #FriendsHelpFriendsVote

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Non-voters have the power to decide the election if they turn out. I’m talking with non-voters in my life about why their votes matter and working to understand their concerns. Tag a friend if you’re with me! #FriendsHelpFriendsVote

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The road to Inauguration Day was long and windy— but if participation is the hallmark of a healthy democracy, 2020 turnout should give us cause for optimism that transcends partisan divides. #InaugurationDay