Just 37% of eligible voters voted in 2014.

[OAITW r.2.0]

I think there will be 60% in this election. Of the 23% increase, I think they break 70/30 for Democrats. This is going to be a wave election. I will be happy to revisit if I am wrong.

[roamer65]

1. I do think we will be presidential election level.

50-60 pct.

[Dawson Leery]

4. 60%? If that is the case, all the polls are going to be wrong.

[roamer65]

11. The polls will def be inaccurate.

The new voters showing up for this midterm means that they have a reason for doing it. It does not bode well for Dump and the Repukes.

[Wounded Bear]

2. That's what the early voting tallies are saying...

already surpassed 2014 numbers and approaching 2016 numbers.

Would love to see 2008/12 numbers this cycle. That would bury the Repub party.

[Garrett78]

3. 60% would top presidential election years. 50% would be amazing, which is a sad commentary.

[AlexSFCA]

5. why can't we have 70%+ consistently voting?

if vast mahority votes in each and every election, there would be no division.

[OAITW r.2.0]

6. It's all about the impediments to vote.

We need to make it easier for people to vote and encourage it in our civic life.

[AlexSFCA]

7. it doesnt get any easier to vote than in California

and yet participation is often abysmally low, especially in non prez elections which often matter more on local/state level where each vote really counts.

[OAITW r.2.0]

8. Interesting...but you are in a very progressive state, relative to the other 49.

It becomes easier to bail when everyone else has your back.

[AlexSFCA]

10. not quite

a state where people voted to eliminate same sex marriage after it was made legal (2008), a state where gop governor served 8 years, a state with largest number of neo nazi groups and a number of very conservative counties. I drive less than 100 miles from SF right into trumpland. Even in a progressive state, voting is everything, especially on local level. There are right wing people trying to sneak in to smaller positions like city councils, school boards, county supervisors, etc. Always have to watch out.

[OAITW r.2.0]

12. Got it....I suppose we have our delusions about certain states.

You make a good point that the reality is not what outsiders think it is....

[Blue_true]

9. Sounds right. Democrats are more likely to sit out midterms.

If more people are voting, they should break more heavily toward democrats as the number goes up.