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In how many countries are major elections conducted requiring ALL eligible persons, by law, to vote? (i.e. Otherwise known as compulsory voting, carrying a penalty - generally a fine - for not voting.)

Question #151793. Asked by odo5435.
Last updated Oct 25 2024.
Originally posted Oct 25 2024 8:45 AM.

elburcher

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elburcher

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The magic number is 22...

...22 nations around the world make voting mandatory for its citizens, often starting at age 18, according to the CIA World Factbook. Several of these countries are in Latin America with a handful allowing citizens to age out of compulsory voting by as early as age 65. In Australia, failure to vote can result in a $20 fine

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/22-countries-voting-mandatory

Oct 25 2024, 12:09 PM

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In how many countries are major elections conducted requiring ALL eligible persons, by law, to vote? (i.e. Otherwise known as compulsory voting, carrying a penalty - generally a fine - for not voting.)

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