IndicatorPercent Ranking among 50 states + DC Voter registration (2010) 61.642 nd Voting (2010) 36.451 st Contacted or visited a public official 8.949.

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IndicatorPercent Ranking among 50 states + DC Voter registration (2010) nd Voting (2010) st Contacted or visited a public official th Talk about politics with friends and family frequently 2644 th

*Sources: UTSA and the Office of the State Demographer, 2010; Austin American-Statesman Turnout in Austin mayoral elections: % % % % %

Research suggests that: - Turnout may improve in the near term - Turnout may flatten in the long run - Campaigns MATTER

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