Graying of Washington’s electorate
Fresh numbers from the Washington Elections Division show the number of younger voters dropping as a percentage of the electorate – and their elders, 55 and older, growing as a bloc. The state has nearly 3.6 million registered voters. The closely watched youngest voters have traditionally the lowest voter turnout rate of all segments of the population – a perplexing reality that keeps election outreach workers searching for ways to connect. The new figures show that the pool of 18-to 24-year…