Voter Turnout Among Citizens, by Age Group
Voter Turnout
Presidential Elections Midterm Elections
2000 2004 % Point Increase
(2000 to 2004) 2002 2006 % Point Increase
(2002 to 2006)
Ages 18-29 40% 49% 9% points 22% 25% 3% points
Ages 30-44 59% 62% 4% points 42% 43% 1% point
Ages 45-59 67% 70%; 3% points 55% 56% 1% point
Ages 60-74 72% 73% 1% point 64% 64% 1% point
Ages 75+ 67% 69% 2% points 60% 61% 1 % point

Source: Authors' tabulations from the Current Population
Survey, November (Voting) Supplement, 2000-2006.

Which of the following describes when a person is most likely to vote?
voter is under age 29 and it is a presidential election
voter is under age 29 and it is a midterm election
voter is over age 60 and it is a presidential election
voter is over age 60 and it is a midterm election