Historical Voter Turnout in Santa Rosa County
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The Frame
This data allows residents to track long-term trends in local civic participation and compare turnout levels across different types of elections over nearly six decades.
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Santa Rosa County Voters
The historical turnout data reflects the past participation levels of the county's registered voters.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The dataset covers election turnout data from May 3, 1966, to June 10, 2025.
- The highest recorded turnout in the dataset was 81.60% during the November 5, 1968, General Election.
- The lowest recorded turnout in the dataset was 8.34% during the April 13, 2010, House General Election for District 4.
- The number of registered voters in Santa Rosa County grew from 13,763 in 1966 to 148,453 by the April 1, 2025, Special Election.
- The document includes data for various election types, including First and Second Primaries, General Elections, Presidential Preference Primaries, 'Wet/Dry' local option elections, and special elections.
- Turnout percentages are calculated based on the number of votes cast divided by the number of registered voters at the time of the election.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why It Matters
This data allows residents to track long-term trends in local civic participation and compare turnout levels across different types of elections over nearly six decades.
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Turnout Volatility
There is a consistent pattern where General Elections consistently see higher turnout percentages compared to primary or special elections throughout the 59-year period.
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Sources
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