What presidential election had the lowest voter turnout?

Answer 1

Across the democratic world, excluding countries with compulsory voting, voter turnout is at its highest at federal or national general elections. This is generally because these elections are heavily publicised in the press, dominate the public affairs agenda for the duration of their campaigns and are regarded as being of high importance to the electorate - as well as being directly relevant to their daily and/or political lives.

In contrast, in most jurisdictions, turnout is comparatively low in local, regional, municipal or state elections, largely because they are not as well publicised and considered less important by most electors. In the United Kingdom for example, it is not uncommon for turnout at annual local elections to be half - or even less than half - the turnout of the average general election.

It is worth noting that in nations with an elected executive (i.e., President), turnout in presidential elections is usually higher than those at legislative ones, especially if legislative elections take place on a separate date. For example, at the 2012 French presidential election, turnout at the second round was 80.5% - at the legislative elections just a month later, it was only 57.2%.

Answer 2

Presidential elections usually attract more voters than local, state, or congressional elections. However, special initiatives and special-interest groups, appealing to hot topics with lots of publicity, can often bring out many additional voters.

Answer 3

Election Turnout in 2004 Was Highest Since 1968 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10492-2005Jan14.html

Answer 4

(in the US) Historically it is during the year of presidential elections.

Answer 5

General Election

Answer 6

1908 - had 66% voter turnout

Answer 7

the election of 1800

Answer 8

Italy

Answer 9

2008