Why Is Voter Turnout Lower for Midterm Elections Than It

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why is voter turnout lower for midterm elections than it is for presidential elections?

• A) Americans are not required to participate in midterm elections.
• B) Voters are often unaware when midterm elections are held.
• C) Excessive media coverage leads to voter exhaustion and ambivalence.
• D) Interest and engagement in congressional elections is lower.

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