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Why do so few Americans vote?

Name: Why do so few Americans vote?
Uploaded: 2018-08-02T03:59:45.973Z
Duration: 2 min 6 s
Channel: Financial Times
Description: US turnout at elections is lower than in many other developed countries

The FT explains how barriers to voting in some US states, strict ID rules and gerrymandering electoral districts all contribute to a low turnout in the US.

August 2, 2018

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