Voter Turnout Trends

The recent election witnessed historically high voter turnout, ranking as the third highest in the past century. While turnout slightly declined from the record-setting numbers of 2020, it defied the expectation that high participation predominantly benefits Democrats. Donald Trump's success in mobilizing historically low-propensity voters, particularly white voters without college degrees, contributed to his victories in key states. Notably, he garnered an impressive 64% support in rural areas, reflecting a notable shift in rural voting patterns.