I’m not sure there’s any evidence of it having changed election outcomes, the people who are forced to vote that wouldn’t normally are divided along similar lines as those that do vote.
Also there maybe more people voting who are easier to persuade because the only reason they’re voting is the risk of a fine. I used to be quite pro this idea but now think it is neutral in outcome.
One example might be the Brexit vote which saw the highest turnout since 1992.
I’m not sure there’s any evidence of it having changed election outcomes, the people who are forced to vote that wouldn’t normally are divided along similar lines as those that do vote.
Also there maybe more people voting who are easier to persuade because the only reason they’re voting is the risk of a fine. I used to be quite pro this idea but now think it is neutral in outcome.
One example might be the Brexit vote which saw the highest turnout since 1992.