By Patti Schwartz —
We have heard the pundits and read the bloggers discuss the reasons for continual low voter turnout. This has especially come to light with the recent special election held in Florida.
Historically, mid-year election voter turnout is low. However, the so-called mid year elections races are the ones that tend to have a more direct effect on our lives. A senatorial, congressional, gubernatorial, mayoral or village dog control officer race will ultimately touch on more personal topics than a presidential race. It is normally not until after all the votes are tallied that voters; especially those that did not go to the polls, begin to voice their disdain and criticism. [Read more…]
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