Automatic Voter Registration Insights

The video discusses voter turnout differences between the U.S. and other democracies, highlighting the impact of same-day registration and automatic voter registration (AVR) on increasing voter participation. It explains how Oregon's AVR system works and its benefits, such as reducing duplicate registrations and increasing young voter turnout. The video suggests that implementing AVR nationwide could improve voter participation and election security.

What percentage of people over 18 in Sweden participate in elections?

• 60%

• 90%

• 82.6%

• 50%

Which factor contributes to the U.S. having a lower voter turnout compared to other democracies?

• High voter registration fees

• Complex voting process

• Gap between eligible and actual voters

• Lack of polling stations

What is a common feature among states with high voter turnout rates?

• Online voting

• Extended voting hours

• Same-day registration

• Mandatory voting

What percentage of Minnesota voters registered on election day in 2016?

• 5%

• 12%

• 25%

• 20%

What significant change did Oregon implement in 2015 to increase voter turnout?

• Mandatory voting

• Extended voting hours

• Automatic Voter Registration

• Online voting

How does Oregon's AVR system work?

• Voters must opt-in to register

• Voters are automatically registered through DMV interactions

• Voters register online

• Voters register at polling stations

What percentage of voters registered through AVR in Oregon were under 30?

• 50%

• 37%

• 25%

• 13%

How many states and Washington, DC had passed AVR legislation by 2020?

• 20

• 13

• 10

• 5

What is one benefit of AVR mentioned in the video?

• Increased voting fees

• More complex registration process

• Increased security and accuracy

• Decreased voter turnout

How many Americans could potentially be automatically registered to vote with national AVR implementation?

• 10 million

• 25 million

• 50 million

• 100 million