Of residents who were old enough to vote, just 42 percent actually did, according to a Washington Post analysis. Others said they don’t care about politics — often citing its nastiness — and don’t want to pick a side. The wealthiest counties in the country had the highest rates of participation, while the poorest counties had the lowest rates. Typically, young Americans and minorities have lower voting rates than older, white residents. “I’m one of those people who believes if you don’t vote, you can’t criticize, because you don’t put your voice in,” she said.

Source: Washington Post October 17, 2018 23:24 UTC