POL 215 Week 3 Elections and Voter Turnout

Use the Elections and Voter Turnout Worksheet to complete your analysis about the election and voter turnout in your state’s last gubernatorial election.

Submit your worksheet to the Assignment Files tab.

Elections and Voter Turnout Worksheet

Answer each question below in 50 to 75 words.

1. Who were the candidates for governor in your state (or state of choice) during the last election? Identify their political party affiliation. Who won the election?

2. What were the gubernatorial candidates’ platforms?

3. What was the state voter turnout in this election?

4. What are three ways to improve voter turnout in the future?

5. What are three ways that citizens can get involved in politics in your state (or state of choice)?