Test your voting knowledge! 1. Compared to other college students across the country, do Davidson students… vote proportionately more vote proportionately less vote around the same rate In both the 2018 midterm elections and the 2020 general election, Davidson students voted at a significantly higher rate than other institutions according to the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement. 2. Is Election Day… The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November The second Tuesday in November Two and a half weeks before Thanksgiving November 8th Election Day takes place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Even in years between the midterm and general elections, local positions are on the ballot. 3. How far is the nearest polling location from Chambers? 0.2 miles 0.4 miles 0.6 miles 1 mile The Davidson Town Hall at 251 South St, Davidson, NC 28036, recently became the closest polling location to campus, just a short walk or drive away. 4. What percentage of eligible Davidson students voted in the 2020 general election? 66% 77% 88% 99% Just under 90% of eligible students on campus voted in the 2020 election. Keep it up Wildcats! 5. What percentage of eligible Davidson students are registered to vote as of 2020? 88% 94% 98% 100% Between 2018 and 2020, the percentage of Davidson students registered to vote jumped from 88% to 98%. 6. What percentage of Davidson students voted in the 2018 midterm elections? 51% 62% 73% 84% Significantly fewer Davidson students voted in the 2018 midterm election than in the 2020 general election, but they still voted at a higher rate than other institutions. Loading …
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