Voter Turnout Declines in 2024 Elections

Voter turnout has declined across multiple regions in the 2024 presidential election compared to 2020, despite record-high voter registrations in some areas. Monroe County in New York saw a 13% drop, with about 333,000 voters participating. Similarly, Rockford and Winnebago County in Illinois experienced a lower turnout, attributed to fewer competitive races and the state not being a key battleground. Oklahoma reported a turnout of 64%, down from 69% in 2020, even as Donald Trump maintained strong support across all counties. Bexar County, Texas, registered over 100,000 more voters but saw turnout fall from 65% in 2020 to 59% this year, leading to questions about the effectiveness of their voter registration efforts. Overall, while some areas saw increased registration, the actual participation rates suggest voter engagement may have waned in this election cycle.