Read the following article from The Atlantic about voter turnout in local elections.
http://www.theatlanticcities.com/politics/2013/09/why-voter-turnout-mayoral-elections-always-so-abysmally-low/6845/
Write a paragraph summary of the article and answer the following questions.
1. What are the expectations of voter turnout in these elections?
2. What are some of the reasons people aren't showing up?
3. How can you describe voter turnout during the 2012 presidential election?
4. What has the turnout in mayoral elections been like historically?
5. When does turnout for local elections typically increase?
6. Why are local leaders and potential candidates unlikely to work hard to increase voter turnout?
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