Turnout among youngest voters was below 20 per cent in the last N.S. election

Political scientist warns that failure to engage at an early age can affect future turnouts

CBC NewsMichael Gorman

Meredith Kent fits the profile of an engaged voter.

The 25-year-old Halifax resident, who cast her ballot in last year's provincial election, continues to follow politics after studying political science and public policy in university.

"Even if I didn't have that, I just think it's important to have a say," she said in an interview.

But Kent is in the minority in her age group when it comes to that view.

Elections Nova Scotia released the statement of votes and statistics for the November election…

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Turnout among youngest voters was below 20 per cent in the last N.S. election

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