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Infographic on Voter Turnout in the 41st and 42nd General Elections, by Age Group

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In the 42nd general election, voting increased across all age groups, with the largest increase among youth 18 to 24.

The infographic provides the following statistics:

  • Among 18- to 24-year-olds, voter turnout increased from 38.8% in 2011 to 57.1% in 2015.
  • Among 25- to 34-year-olds, voter turnout increased from 45.1% in 2011 to 57.4% in 2015.
  • Among 35- to 44-year-olds, voter turnout increased from 54.5% in 2011 to 61.9% in 2015.
  • Among 45- to 54-year-olds, voter turnout increased from 64.5% in 2011 to 66.6% in 2015.
  • Among 55- to 64- year-olds, voter turnout increased from 71.5% in 2011 to 73.7% in 2015.
  • Among 65- to 74-year-olds, voter turnout increased from 75.1% in 2011 to 78.8% in 2015.
  • Among 75-year-olds and over, voter turnout increased from 60.3% in 2011 to 67.4% in 2015.