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What do voter registration and turnout tell us about civic participation in San Joaquin County?
Voter registration and election turnout provide two measures of civic participation. The charts below show participation in San Joaquin County’s November general elections over time and compare turnout across counties and with California. Turnout among registered voters and turnout among people eligible to register use different denominators and are reported separately.
63%
Of eligible voters voted in the 2020 general election, which represents the highest eligible voter turnout from 2014 to 2024.
80%
Of registered voters voted in the 2020 general election, which represents the highest registered voter turnout from 2014 to 2024.
517,505
Population eligible to register to vote in San Joaquin County, 2024.
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November General Election Voter Participation
San Joaquin County’s population eligible to register to vote totalled approximately 517,505 as of the 2024 general election, the highest eligible-to-register figure from 2014 to 2024. Turnout of eligible and registered voters appears highest during presidential elections, including in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
517,505
Population eligible to register to vote in San Joaquin County, 2024.
Comparative Turnout of Eligible Voters in 2024 General Election
Voter turnout in San Joaquin County has shown significant variation across different election years. The highest turnout was recorded in 2020, coinciding with a presidential election, while 2022 saw a decline in participation. Understanding these trends is crucial for fostering civic engagement.
51.7%
of eligible voters in San Joaquin County cast ballots in the 2024 General Election, lower than the statewide turnout of about 60%.