Latino voter turnout promises greater change, says advocates
Latino voters who turned out to the polls in unprecedented numbers on Election Day and helped propel President Obama to a second term are calling his reelection a victory - and a starting point for more permanent solutions to the nation's immigration ...www.washingtonpost.com
Voter Turnout Drops, More Races Settled in US Elections
Voter turnout appeared to be lower in this year's presidential elections than four years ago, preliminary reports showed Wednesday, as more races were settled one day after all ballots were cast.www.hispanicbusiness.com
Voter turnout lower than in 2008
WASHINGTON -- A drop in voter turnout in Tuesday's election didn't keep President Barack Obama from winning a second term.www.newsday.com
Voters turn out in record-breaking numbers across Iowa
A record number of Iowa voters went to the polls Tuesday, breaking a turnout tally set four years ago. While turnout was high in Nebraska, it fell short of 2008 numbers and slightly below what election officials projected last week. Iowa's 1,555,570 ...www.omaha.com
Nebraska Voter Turnout Falls Short of Expectations
Secretary of Sate John Gale had predicted that Nebraska's voter turnout would be on par with the 2008 general election, but early data is indicating not as many voters cast their ballots as originally expected.www.nebraska.tv
Why Voter Turnout In US Lags Behind Latin America
Early estimates indicate that total turnout for the U.S. voting age population in 2012 didn't quite match the peak of 58 percent for 2008, the figure provided by the Census Bureau.www.huffingtonpost.com
NJ sees record-low voter turnout in wake of Hurricane Sandy
TRENTON - A week after clawing its way across New Jersey, Hurricane Sandy appeared to make yet another mark in the history books: About 60 percent of registered voters cast a ballot for president Tuesday, the lowest turnout in the state's history ...www.nj.com
Voter Turnout Was Lower Than in 2008, According to Early Count
Despite complaints from voters about long lines, fewer people cast ballots on Tuesday than in the 2008 presidential election, according to unofficial results from the city's Board of Elections.cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com
Young voter turnout increases from 2008 to 2012
Young voter participation in the 2012 election jumped 1 percentage point from 2008 levels, although young voters were slightly less likely to vote for President Barack Obama than in 2008.redalertpolitics.com
Voter turnout strong despite bad weather
A costly and hotly contested presidential race sent local voters to the polls in heavy numbers, but Mother Nature might have dampened voter turnout literally and figuratively. Local county clerks were reasonably pleased with turnout from Tuesday's ...newstrib.com
Voter turnout tallies down in Anne Arundel, nationwide
Nationwide, preliminary figures suggest fewer people voted this year than four years ago, when voters shattered turnout records as they elected President Barack Obama to his first term. In Maryland, turnout in the presidential race was running more ...www.capitalgazette.com
Young Voter Turnout Under — or Over — Estimated in California Polls?
This election, KQED has focused in part on young voters and their views on different issues. So how much of a role did young voters play in Tuesday's electoral outcomes? It's hard to say exactly or - as it turns out - even approximately. The ...blogs.kqed.org
Voter turnout in Gloucester: Comparable to 2008
There's a couple of ways to look at the voter turnout in Gloucester in Tuesday's election. Well, maybe even more than a couple, so let's count the ways, with information courtesy of the Gloucester Voter Registrar's Office: --Total registered voter ...www.dailypress.com
County voter turnout drops from 2008
Voter turnout in Tuesday's election dropped statewide and in Luzerne County compared to turnout in 2008. The turnout of registered voters in Luzerne County was 64.7 percent Tuesday, down from 73.5 percent in 2008.standardspeaker.com
Huge Voter Turnout Highlights 2012 Election
(SPRINGFIELD, Mass.) (WGGB)–Voter turnout was a major factor in Democrat Elizabeth Warren's victory over Republican Scott Brown in the Massachusetts U.S.www.wggb.com
Voter turnout better than numbers show: Teller County votes overwhelmingly GOP
With 19,945 registered voters in Teller County and 12,324 ballots cast, the voter turnout for the Nov. 6 General Election was 61.34 percent.www.ourcoloradonews.com
Coweta voting turnout tops 75 percent
One of the most encouraging numbers from Tuesday's election in Coweta was voter turnout. A total of 75.48 percent of Coweta's registered voters went to the polls in this General Election.www.times-herald.com
Voter turnout lower than 2008 in Southern Tier counties
The election boards of the three Southern Tier counties reported high voter turnout numbers Tuesday, something that would be expected in a presidential election.www.shreveporttimes.com
Voter turnout not great in Georgia Bulldogs' precinct
ATHENS - Georgia coach Mark Richt opened his news conference Tuesday by talking about the ongoing presidential election. "I hope everybody got a chance to vote," Richt said. "I see some stickers out there; that's awesome. I voted a week or two ago and ...blogs.ajc.com
Calif. voter turnout looking lower than in 2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Tuesday's election shook up the state's political landscape but appears unlikely to have shattered voter turnout records. Shannan Velayas, spokeswoman for the secretary of state's office, said that by Wednesday afternoon counties ...www.mercurynews.com
Thursday, November 8, 2012
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