Status: Getting worse
Most Recent Data:
52.2
percent
(2022)
Target:
58.4
percent
Desired Direction:
Increase desired
Baseline:
53.4
percent of US citizens 18 years and older reported voting in the federal, state, and/or local November election in 2018
Increase the proportion of the voting-age citizens who vote
Data Source: Current Population Survey (CPS), Census and DOL/BLS
Summary
Voting offers a chance for people to contribute to decisions that can affect their communities and directly or indirectly impact their health and well-being. Voting can also help people develop a sense of purpose and help them feel connected to their community. Strategies to increase voter participation can help more people benefit from civic participation and strengthen communities.
Topics: Social and Community Context, Community
Workgroup: Social Determinants of Health Workgroup