US elections has the lowest voter turnout in the free world

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	US elections has the lowest voter turnout in the free world (en.wikipedia.org)
	2 points by everlost 3503 days ago

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It's just about 50%, which is kinda low. I think that's because people didn't really like the options available.

Wow, that is low. Here in Germany it's usually between 70-80%.

Does anyone have the number for this election?

It's still being tabulated, but you can get a glimpse here - http://www.electproject.org/2016g