Voter turnout questions loom in off year elections
Analysts weigh how many voters will cast ballots in the upcoming off year. The piece notes past turnout trends, Democratic hopes for higher participation amid economic concerns, and Republican expectations that Reagan supporters will vote. It cites 1980 turnout levels and predicts varied mobilization by minority groups.
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Hart cites turnout gaps in black voters across House districts
Hart argues that Democratic leaning groups show lower turnout than white majorities, with Black voters underperforming by about 10 percent nationally. He notes Blacks comprise 20 percent or more of population in eight districts and predicts referendum balloting on nuclear freeze could boost participation, with votes expected in nine states and various cities.
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