turnout

Early unofficial indications have suggested the turnout could potentially struggle to reach the record low of just under 40% recorded in the last presidential election in 2018.

The record turnout of 50.43% suggests that, when you introduce some jeopardy into the mix, voters do become engaged.

There will be questions about how effective the party is at getting their supporters out to vote, as the party had been banking on a high turnout being good for them.

The campaign was marked by widespread frustration at the choice for voters, with the lowest number of candidates standing since 1990 prompting forecasts of a low turnout.

The Democrats now think a continued shutdown drama might drive base turnout in the Nov. 4 elections in Virginia and New Jersey.