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Voter Turnout Statistics

Voter Turnout Statistics

General Election Data

Compare and contrast the latest turnout data against the three most recent U.S. presidential general elections. To explore more of the most recent data, see 2020 General Election Turnout.

Voter Turnout

  Total Ballots Cast Registered Voters Voter Turnout
2020 General Election 5.54 million 7.36 million 75%
2016 General Election 4.77 million 6.92 million 69%
2012 General Election 4.54 million 6.66 million 68%
2008 General Election 4.38 million 6.27 million 70%

Sources: Election Results Dashboard; statewide voter history; voter registration snapshots

Voting Method

  Absentee By-Mail One-Stop Early Voting Election Day In-Person Provisional
2020 General Election 18% 65% 16% <1%
2016 General Election 4% 62% 33% <1%
2012 General Election 5% 56% 38% <1%
2008 General Election 5% 55.5% 38.5% <1%

Numbers reflect the percentage of total ballots cast; Source: statewide voter history

Election Results

  • Voter Turnout Statistics
    • 2020 General Election Turnout
  • Historical Election Results Data
  • Election Night Reporting Timeline

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