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Increase the proportion of the voting-age citizens who vote — SDOH‑07

Previously SDOH-R02. See the revision history for details

Status: Getting worse

  
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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

Target-Setting Method
Percentage point improvement

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.