Most countries do not make voting compulsory for citizens

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May 18, 2021

Many Western Europeans think mandatory voting is important, but Americans are split

Most countries do not make voting compulsory for citizens

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Most countries do not make voting compulsory for citizens

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Many Western Europeans think mandatory voting is important, but Americans are split
Majorities favor mandatory voting in Germany, France and the UK, but opinion is split in the U.S.
In four countries, women are more likely to see mandatory voting as important

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