Switzerland’s 2019 presidential election, for example, had a youth turnout of 33 percent and an overall turnout of 45 percent. The United States, with its 64 percent overall turnout and 46 percent youth turnout in 2016, may also fall into this category. What would boost youth turnout in the United States? Experts emphasize that there is no single fix to increase youth turnout. Short term: Get young people the specific information they need to register and make it to the polls.

Source: International New York Times October 08, 2020 09:00 UTC