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 Since the current system requires Tuesday voting—a decision made in 1845 that may be a bit outdated -- there are modern upgrades to be found.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
Political Participation Charts
The ‘Voting: Are Americans Doing it Wrong?’ Infograph i
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.