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Hey, number nerds: WA Primary turnout, by age & gender…

Hey, number nerds: WA Primary turnout, by age & gender…

Yes, it’s true, we are a font of information for demographics geeks. Here, for instance, are fresh numbers on the 2010 primary participation, by age sector and gender. The percentages to the right of each category is the percentage of the total turnout of about 1.5 million. The 18-24 year olds were 4 percent of the total, and those 25-34 added another 6 percent.  In other words, voters 35 and older were 90 percent of the participating electorate.  The numbers…

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Who’s registered? Who votes?

Who’s registered? Who votes?

Your state Elections Division has produced this fresh look at who’s registered to vote in Washington, by age category.  At the bottom of this post is a look at who turned out for the big 2008 cycle. The results might surprise you. Voter Registration by Age Group and Gender – as of 9-14-10 Age    Gender    Number of Voters 18 – 24 years    Female    161664 18 – 24 years    Male    148758 18 – 24 years    Unknown    1442 18 – 24 years  …

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