Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

IcyPeas

(22,625 posts)
Wed Sep 1, 2021, 01:14 PM Sep 2021

21 percent of ballots returned according to today's tracker

Ballots keep rolling in

The recall election is now less than two weeks away, and we are already at 21% turnout. Around the state we have had many special elections that have had turnout in the high-teens to mid-30% range, the kind of electorate that could have very strange outcomes. But this recall special election seems to be poised to blast past those kinds of numbers.

Seniors are still outpacing young voters by a nearly 4:1 ratio, Latinos are still underperforming their share of the electorate by more than half.

Get the PDF here: https://www.dropbox.com/t/Bmo0ttNL9FOBbYjD

If you’re forwarding this to others, they can subscribe to receive these morning updates here: https://www.politicaldata.com/2021-election-tracker-email-signup/


2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
21 percent of ballots returned according to today's tracker (Original Post) IcyPeas Sep 2021 OP
We can all help! It's critical we don't lose this governorship! CrispyQ Sep 2021 #1
So this is saying that 21% at this point is an indicator that the Merlot Sep 2021 #2

CrispyQ

(38,305 posts)
1. We can all help! It's critical we don't lose this governorship!
Wed Sep 1, 2021, 01:18 PM
Sep 2021

Great DU post here on helping Gov Newsom.

**If you are overwhelmed by the news of the day, why not focus on CA RECALL & DO some calling**

https://democraticunderground.com/100215807907

Merlot

(9,696 posts)
2. So this is saying that 21% at this point is an indicator that the
Thu Sep 2, 2021, 12:08 PM
Sep 2021

turnout will be much higher - higher than the 20% seen previously?

Around the state we have had many special elections that have had turnout in the high-teens to mid-30% range, the kind of electorate that could have very strange outcomes. But this recall special election seems to be poised to blast past those kinds of numbers.
Latest Discussions»Region Forums»California»21 percent of ballots ret...