According to initial estimates by the United States Elections Project, Connecticut’s turnout by the voting eligible population (VEP) was 46%, about 5% higher than the national average of 41.5%. Oregon had the highest VEP turnout rate at 56.9% and Texas had the lowest at 32.5%. Similarly, Connecticut’s turnout by voting age population (VAP), all residents age 18 or older, was 42.1%, compared with the national average of 38.2%.
VEP turnout rate is the vote for the highest office divided by the VEP. It excludes people who are not eligible to vote such as non-citizens or felons (depending on state law). VEP turnout rate differs from the VAP turnout rate, which is the vote for highest office divided by all residents age 18 or older.
In a midterm election, the highest offices on the ballot are for Governor, U.S. Senator, and House of Representatives.
For more information on turnout rates in 2010 and previous elections, read 2010 General Election Turnout Rates
