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This statement is not true, the 2020 election had both a higher absolute total turnout and a higher number of absolute votes for the winning candidate.

Regardless, the cleaner way to compare election years is by % VEP or %VAP - otherwise you're effectively comparing population between the years by accident. From this perspective I disagree with GP, 2024 was still a great year for turnout... just not as good as 2020. 2024 sits 2nd in VEP and 7th VAP (out of the last 24 elections).



I was referring to the 2020 election.


Ah, thanks for the clarification. In that case apologies for my confusion - I fully agree with your question regarding the GP.




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