For people who care deeply about the democratic process, low voter turnout figures can be depressing
Voter turnout fell in the general election despite a public campaign by the Electoral Commission and the registration of 400,000 new voters. National turnout at 59.71 per cent was down 3.19 per cent on the February 2020 general election. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire’s Instagram account had a clear message: Vote for Holly. It wasn’t just an ask of her constituents in Cork, but a broader request. “So it turns out I won’t be able to vote today, but you can,” the caption read.
This process is archaic. If you are planning to vote in a general election using this process, the latest date for your local authority to receive this application is two days after the date of the dissolution of the Dáil.
Polling tells us that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil would not benefit from increased numbers of younger voters. Therefore, other parties need to get busy over the coming years when it comes to increasing engagement. In the meantime, reducing restrictions to voting can improve participation in the democratic process, and a more accurate register will show us how many are really taking part.
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