Heckelman, Jac C. - In: The Review of Regional Studies 38 (2008) 2, pp. 251-69
Convergence tests are performed on state-level turnout rates for U.S. presidential elections from 1896 to 2004. The degree of dispersion in turnout has steadily declined since 1940, suggestive of general overall convergence taking place. Individually, it is found that 29 of the 48 continental...