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Participants at Civic Quilt Build highlight low Bronx voter turnout
Summary
Event participants and League members at the Civic Quilt Build pointed to persistent low voter turnout in the Bronx, citing city finance board figures that put Bronx primary turnout at 30.3% versus Manhattan's 48.5%.
Speakers at the Civic Quilt Build used the community art project to surface concerns about voter participation, saying the Bronx continues to lag other boroughs. "The Bronx has the lowest voter turnout of the 5 boroughs," a League member said during the event.
The reporter cited data from the city finance board: "The Bronx recorded the lowest number with a 30.3% turnout compared to Manhattan, which led with a 48.5% overall turnout." League members said the organization has been working to improve turnout in boroughs with lower engagement; participants discussed ideas and outreach strategies but no formal action or plan was announced at the event.
