The 2024 election saw lower turnout across the nation, in every region and in many demographic groups. In Washington state, the drop in participation was especially pronounced among young people.
About 64% of registered voters 18 to 24 cast ballots this year — a decrease of about 8.5 percentage points from 2020.
Older age groups saw progressively smaller decreases. Washington turnout dropped by about seven percentage points for people 25 to 34; a little under seven points for people 35 to 44; six points for people 45 to 54 and five points for people 55 to 64…