The ‘Voting: Are Americans Doing it Wrong?’ Infograph i
Jennifer Gosnell — June 5, 2012 — Pop Culture
References: takepart & columnfivemedia
The ‘Voting: Are Americans Doing it Wrong?’ infograph by Take Part questions the status quo of the American voting system and looks for areas of potential improvement. Voting is a democratic right that countries all over the world are fighting to defend or acquire, yet the turnout for national federal elections in the United States is a mere 47.7%. The chart questions whether this is a result of voter apathy or a failure of the system.
The graph indicates that there are systematic tweaks that can be undergone to alter voter turnout significantly. Suggested methods include: weekend voting, holiday voting and voting by mail to increase participation. Since the current system requires Tuesday voting—a decision made in 1845 that may be a bit outdated -- there are modern upgrades to be found.
Take Part is attempting to increase the methods to get a better turnout to have an increased democratic demonstration for the United States' 2012 Presidential Election
The graph indicates that there are systematic tweaks that can be undergone to alter voter turnout significantly. Suggested methods include: weekend voting, holiday voting and voting by mail to increase participation. Since the current system requires Tuesday voting—a decision made in 1845 that may be a bit outdated -- there are modern upgrades to be found.
Take Part is attempting to increase the methods to get a better turnout to have an increased democratic demonstration for the United States' 2012 Presidential Election
Trend Themes
1. Increased Voter Turnout - By adopting weekend voting, holiday voting, and voting by mail, voter turnout can be increased significantly.
2. Modernization of Voting System - A modernization of the voting system is necessary to adapt to current societal needs and increase voter participation.
3. Alternative Voting Methods - Alternative voting methods such as online or mobile voting may be the key to increasing voter turnout and engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Government and Politics - Government agencies and political parties can disrupt the current voting system by exploring and implementing alternative methods to increase voter turnout and participation.
2. Technology - Technology companies can disrupt the voting industry by providing innovative solutions such as online or mobile voting platforms to increase accessibility and engagement.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing and advertising agencies can disrupt the voter engagement industry by developing creative campaigns that encourage citizens to participate in the democratic process and increase voter turnout.
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