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Democrats brought presidential election turnout (and more!) to midterms

By The Conversation

Behind the blue wave was Democratic turnout: “It’s insane.” Voter numbers in some key areas were at levels typically seen only in presidential election years. That surge in turnout helps explain why Democrats outperformed expectations in yesterday’s #midterms, according to political scientist Charlie Hunt. #election

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Turnout

The percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election.

Turnout shows how engaged voters are and can decide close results.

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