Hello again all, and welcome to episode 9 which includes our discussion on voting! In this episode, we're going to focus on two key topics: voter turnout, aka who shows up to vote (and who doesn't), and voting rules and procedures, or the processes we are required to follow to vote. Our review of turnout data is interesting to say the least... we can see some big differences in turnout based on age, education level, and household income--but why do these things make such a difference in figuring out if we're a voter or a non-voter? What are our rules for voting? Do you need to register? Can you complete early in-person voting or can you vote by mail? What other factors affect our voting behavior? These are all questions I'd like you to consider as you listen to this podcast and as we move forward next time to our conversation about elections!