| Characteristic | National average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 49% | 47.2% | 50.6% |
| 2014 | 38.5% | 37.2% | 39.6% |
| 2010 | 41.8% | 40.9% | 42.7% |
| 2006 | 43.6% | 42.4% | 44.7% |
| 2002 | 42.3% | 41.4% | 43% |
| 1998 | 41.9% | 41.4% | 42.4% |
| 1994 | 45% | 44.7% | 45.3% |
| 1990 | 45% | 44.6% | 45.4% |
| 1986 | 46% | 45.8% | 46.1% |
| 1982 | 48.5% | 48.7% | 48.4% |
| 1978 | 45.9% | 46.6% | 45.3% |
| 1974 | 44.7% | 46.2% | 43.4% |
| 1970 | 54.6% | 56.8% | 52.7% |
| 1966 | 55.4% | 58.2% | 53% |
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Release date
October 2019
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Region
United States
Survey time period
1966 to 2018
Supplementary notes
*Voter turnout figures relate to the share of eligible voters who take part in the election, and does not represent the share of the entire population (for example, under-18's, non-citizens, felons (rules vary)).
Residents in U.S. overseas territories are eligible to vote in general elections, but may not vote in the presidential election.
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