A merica's voter turnout is so low that many assume that improvements require major reforms. Politicians either are hesitant to encourage higher turnout or they are simply searching too deep for solutions. Two straightforward structural changes to the federal election system would substantially increase voter turnout across America. But times have changed. Perhaps the government could consolidate this program with the current military draft notification system, under which all citizens receive draft cards on or around their 18 th birthday.
Voter turnout is substantially higher in countries with automatic voter registration.
Of course, correlation does not prove causation, but it seems a logical step in the right direction. The original reasons for that choice are unclear, but today it is obsolete. Holding elections during the working week discourages full-time workers and parents from voting. Without the workday rush, people would be more likely to take the time to vote. CTD supports shifting all federal elections from Tuesdays to Sundays.