In Tuesday’s local elections, the voter turnout was 16 percent. Why would you say or guess the turnout was so low?
Asked at Dillons on Massachusetts Street on April 09, 2015
“I think people take for granted the right to vote.”
— Jill Tregemba, small business owner and cattle rancher, Leavenworth County
“People care more about presidential elections even though local elections probably affect them more.”
— Ryan Haake, student, Lawrence
“I guess the large population of younger people like KU students in Lawrence might not hear as much about it or be as interested.”
— Maria Sanchez, student, Lawrence
“Possibly so many huge concerns going on worldwide eclipses local issues for people.”
— Robert Luse, retired, Douglas County