Turn Up the Turnout: A Resource on Voter Participation in Local Elections

Voter turnout is the lifeblood of a healthy and vibrant democracy. Yet, in the 2022 municipal elections in Ontario, less than a third of eligible voters participated – a record low.

So, what is the solution? How do we motivate people to vote, and how do we address barriers to voting?

AMO’s resource Turn Up the Turnout is meant to complement other AMO resources and research designed to equip politicians, policymakers, civil society leaders, and citizens with evidence-based strategies and examples of efforts to increase voter turnout.
This resource was prepared in collaboration with the Democratic Engagement Exchange at Toronto Metropolitan University.