Public News Service: IN Voter Turnout Shows Disinterest in Elections, Politics

07.3.2023 / By Terri Dee
Public News Service: IN Voter Turnout Shows Disinterest in Elections, Politics

Julia Vaughn, executive director of the nonpartisan political watchdog group Common Cause Indiana, pointed to one indicator of a healthy democracy. "Voter turnout is one of the ways that we judge whether or not you have a vibrant democracy," said Vaughn. "You know, are people participating? Do they want to come out and make their voices heard through the electoral process?" Vaughn said it's more proof that concern is growing as the next presidential contest draws near. "People have had a sense of dread and apprehension, certainly about federal elections, and in particular presidential elections since 2016," said Vaughn. "So, it seems every four years, people are just really holding their breath and, 'Oh no, what is the outcome going to be?'"

Julia Vaughn, executive director of the nonpartisan political watchdog group Common Cause Indiana, pointed to one indicator of a healthy democracy.

“Voter turnout is one of the ways that we judge whether or not you have a vibrant democracy,” said Vaughn. “You know, are people participating? Do they want to come out and make their voices heard through the electoral process?”

Vaughn said it’s more proof that concern is growing as the next presidential contest draws near.

“People have had a sense of dread and apprehension, certainly about federal elections, and in particular presidential elections since 2016,” said Vaughn. “So, it seems every four years, people are just really holding their breath and, ‘Oh no, what is the outcome going to be?'”

 

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