Constitutional Amendments
This Amendment gave Black men the right to vote (though other barriers still prevented this in many cases)
15th Amendment
What state has the most electoral votes?
California has the most, with 54 electoral votes.
True or false: voter turnout is ALWAYS higher in presidential elections than in midterms
True! 1994-1996 was the closest midterm turnout has been to presidential turnout, still with a 10% difference
True or False: accessibility options are available to voters with print disabilities
True! Visit the Madison County Board of Elections website to request these resources.
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
19th Amendment
Around what percentage of states allow same-day voter registration? 25%, 50%, 70%, or 100%
50%
What age range of voters had the highest voter turnout in 2024? 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, 65+
65+, with a 75% participation rate
True or False: to vote in Madison County, you must be registered to vote at least 25 days before an election
True! This is true across New York State
This Amendment, ratified in 1964, eliminated poll taxes.
24th Amendment
Eight states hold all-mail elections, in which all eligible, registered voters automatically receive a ballot in the mail. Name TWO.
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, and Washington
What presidential election year had the highest voter turnout (percentage of eligible voters)?
1880, James A Garfield won against Winfield Scott Hancock
True or false: you must register to vote in Madison County in person
False! You can register online using Colgate's voter registration portal!
The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age for all elections to 18. In what year was this Amendment ratified?
1971
What two states widely use ranked choice voting?
Alaska and Maine
Name at least one of the two states with the highest voter turnout for the 2024 general presidential election
Minnesota and Wisconsin were tied for the highest voter turnout, both with 76.40% participation
True or false: Early voter ballots can be received up to five days before an election
False! Early voter ballots must be received at least TEN days prior to an election