Lower Voter Turnout in LA County's 2024 Elections Compared to 2020 - Daily News (Rephrased)
Headline: Voter Turnout Drops Significantly in 2024 General Election, Particularly Among Certain Demographics
In the 2024 general election, voter turnout saw a notable decrease both statewide and in Los Angeles County compared to the 2020 election. This trend was not unique to California, as the nationwide turnout in 2024 was lower than in 2020, according to the nonpartisan Pew Research Center.
In Los Angeles County, the drop was particularly pronounced among certain demographic groups. For instance, 15.8% of Republicans and 18.9% of Democrats did not vote in 2024 after casting ballots four years earlier. Among Black voters, the non-voting rate was 20.6%, while among Latino, Asian, and younger voters, the decline was even more significant.
Among Latino voters, 26.6% in Los Angeles County and 25% statewide did not vote in 2024. Similarly, among Asian voters, the non-voting rate was 23% in Los Angeles County and 20.9% statewide. Voters aged 18 to 24 showed a particularly steep decline, with 33.2% in Los Angeles County and 33.2% statewide staying home four years after voting in 2020.
The decrease in voter participation was not uniform across all age groups. Seniors 65 and older saw a 14.1% drop in voter participation statewide, and a 14.7% drop in Los Angeles County.
Laurice Sommers, co-president of the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles, attributes this trend to misinformation or disinformation that may have scared people away from voting. On the other hand, political scientist Romero believes that an increasing number of eligible voters may have grown frustrated with their options for president or wondered if their vote truly mattered in 2024.
In the 2020 election, voter turnout in California was 66.8%, and in Los Angeles County, it was 66.2%. However, in 2024, the statewide turnout dropped to 62%, and in Los Angeles County, it dropped to 61.4%.
It is worth noting that white voters, as a subgroup, saw a smaller decrease in participation than the state or county as a whole. 11.5% of White voters statewide and 13.2% in Los Angeles County did not vote in 2024 after casting ballots four years earlier. The reasons for this disparity are likely complex, involving factors such as political disengagement, varying levels of mobilization efforts, and possible dissatisfaction or distrust with the candidates or political system.
As we move forward, understanding and addressing these trends in voter participation will be crucial for ensuring the health of our democratic process.
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