Turnout
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Turnout has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Pod Save America (Nov 2026). Discussed as a crucial factor — Democrats' turnout advantage and Republicans' lower turnout (base staying home) were important drivers of results alongside persuasion.
In political science, voter turnout is the participation rate of a given election. This is typically either the percentage of registered voters, eligible voters, or all voting-age people. According to Stanford University political scientists Adam Bonica and Michael McFaul, there is a consensus among political scientists that "democracies perform better when more people vote."
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2026 on Pod Save America |
| Field | Political science |
Who talks about Turnout on podcasts?
Turnout came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2026 on Pod Save America.
What is Turnout mentioned alongside?
Turnout is most often mentioned alongside Mississippi, Kansas and Persuasion.
Mentioned together: Mississippi, Kansas, Persuasion, South Carolina