Sentences with phrase «poor turnout»

Local elections generally tend to have a rather poor turnout and at the moment I sense a referendum run on the same day will not help.

Poor turnout by registered Conservatives hurts Republican candidates that are crossed - endorsed by Conservatives.

Some Labour councillors claimed that strikes were justified despite poor turnout of voting union members.

Core to Edwards» argument around championing the youth vote is to reverse a «vicious cycle» of politicians overlooking the needs of the demographic due to poor turnout on polling day.

Also, primaries are paid for out of taxpayer money, yet still get piss poor turnout.

An optimist might see one - third of enrolled voters from each party showed up at the polls — roughly the same as 2008 level — as a solid showing in a state with poor turnout in some years.

[18] In Lewisham, the Bring Back Democracy campaign called for a new referendum, citing poor turnout and a very close result in the 2001 referendum.

Asked about the traditionally poor turnout of voters in the heavily - minority Fillmore District, Mascia says voters are turned off by nothing being done and says he will run a get - out - the vote campaign for his issues on race, class and economic inequities.

I also thought it was a little lame that J.O. claimed that the poor turnout for his stunt showed that he was getting the «cold shoulder» from L.A..

However, in some ways the poor turnout is unsurprising.

With a strong ground game and poor turnout, Warren and Gantt were able to buck the local committee and polling projections to win the primary and ultimately the seat.

Poor turnout couldn't spoil the mood for Powell, who celebrated her comprehensive victory on Twitter.

According to McCarthy, Republican challenger Sergio Rodriguez was quick to offer his spin on the poor turnout, saying that it showed a lack of enthusiasm for both candidates.

Yet the crisis in politics today is about more than just the expenses scandal — there was the failure of confidence in the former Speaker, Michael Martin, there is the poor turnout we see at most elections now and there is, of course, the low esteem in which most politicians are held.

They are all concerned over the possibility of a poor turnout and hope the debates will help enthuse the electorate.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it can not be held responsible for the poor turnout of petitioners in Saturday's verification of signatures for the recall of Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye.