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unusual facts about voter turnout


Politics of Prince Edward Island

Voter turnout on Prince Edward Island is the highest for any jurisdiction in North America above the municipal level.


French constitutional referendum, 1793

French voters approved the French Constitution of 1793 with an official result of 99.41% of those voting in favor, although voter turnout was under 30%.

Wakefield Council election, 2008

Wakefield council joined with other councils from Yorkshire to run a television advertising campaign in an attempt to increase turnout.


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Benedicto Kiwanuka

The Democratic Party won a majority in the March 1961 legislative elections (partly as a result of low voter turnout in Buganda), and Kiwanuka became Chief Minister in the Uganda Legislative Council.

Bulgarian parliamentary election, 1887

Voter turnout was only around 33%, with only 3,039 votes cast in Sofia.

Dick Wadhams

However, during the 2008 election, under Wadham's leadership, the Colorado Republican Party was "hailed for its voter turnout" and recognized by the RNC.

George Mikan

He challenged incumbent Representative Roy Wier in a closely fought race that featured a high voter turnout.