What's the percentage of Americans who actually voted in the 2012 presidential election?

Question

I was wondering the percentage of Americans who voted in the presidential election in 2012- I know American has 312 million people living in it- and lets take out 100 million to make up for the "non-vote crowd"-- so lets say America has 212 million people who are capable of voting, What's the percentage of these capable people who voted in 2012?? ---- and how many votes did Barack Obama win by???

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thanx geeble , looks like its a little under half, needless to say, i did not vote, did not like what was on my plate??!!!

Answer 1

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http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0781453.h…

here are the recent trends however they do not yet have 2012 results up yet.

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thnx geeble, I guess well have to wait to see how many votes barack won by?

Answer 2

Have not seen the numbers for the Nation, but Ohio had about a 71% turn out among registered voters. I would say that this should be on the high side of average. Some States like New York, California, etc would see lower turn outs since if you are Conservative your vote really doesn't count especially where you live. Just like those in Texas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska would have a lower turn out among liberals.

Answer 3

I voted even thought my vote was "wasted" on Gary Johnson.

Answer 4

How many aren't old enough to vote?