Primary definition
The number of people voting in an election. This number is typically reported as a percentage of the total number of voters in an election divided by the total number of registered voters in a given precinct or jurisdiction.
Also known asvoter participation · electoral turnout · ballot turnout
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— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
The number of people voting in an election. This number is typically reported as a percentage of the total number of voters in an election divided by the total number of registered voters in a given precinct or jurisdiction.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Voter Turnout. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/voter-turnout
Sources
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary
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