18/07/2014

Election Research

18/7/14
Understand

I found some more interesting information on the reasons why eligible (even enrolled) voters don't vote.

In 1935 around 92% of New Zealand voters turned up to vote. By 1972 it was down to 80%, and in 2002 around 72%. A large chunk of these non-voters are younger people.

In 2011 42 per cent of 18 – 24 year olds didn’t vote. Rising youth non-voting rates are cause for concern.
A bit of a shock to see how many young people don't vote [Full article]

Really highlights the main points wrong with the voting system for young people [Full article]