Politics & Government

Who Are The People Who Choose Not To Vote?

Voting is one of the most important rights in a democracy.

November 2, 2020

By Ana Lucia Perla

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Go vote, a message we see everywhere, from family and peers to scrolling through Instagram. Voting is one of the most important rights in a democracy. Voting allows voices to be heard and creates lasting change through policy. But are these constant reminders to vote actually effective motivators? Who are the people who chose not to vote? For WTBU and BU News Service, Ana Lucia Perla has the story.


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