Voter turnout is critical in every election, but statistics show when there is a presidential race, the numbers are higher.
In fact, according to Fairvote.org, turnout in a presidential election is about 60% and 40% in the midterms. In California, in 2020, the numbers were even higher at about 68%. The big unknown is how that will impact the down ballot races. According to usvotefoundation.org, in a typical year only a third or more of those voting fill out the entire ballot.
You can tune in and learn more about candidates and participate in the voting process, so that your voice is heard."Candidates who participated told KTVU that this year they are seeing an increase in voter engagement. In the race for Contra Costa County Supervisor, candidate Shanelle Scales-Preston says she has had a lot of people coming up to her excited about the election and credited "excitement at the top of the ticket.
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