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I don't know about SF in particular, but nationwide, yes, renters turn out to vote at a far lower rate than homeowners[0] (67% vs 49%)

[0] https://www.apartmentlist.com/research/renter-voting-prefere...

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> nationwide, yes, renters turn out to vote at a far lower rate than homeowners

Wider than I expected. Thank you.

Asking because in New York, renters turn out, and that drives policy outcomes. (They’re also less likely to think supply and demand is a myth.)

By and large, poorer people vote less than wealthy people. It is harder to vote in america as a poorer person in many areas, arguably on purpose.

> harder to vote in america as a poorer person in many areas, arguably on purpose

Is this true in San Francisco?

Unfortunately at this point, you've reached the end of my knowledge. I assume California has reasonable mail in voting procedures. That should make the "cost" of voting very very minimal. Do we still see poor people voting less there? I don't know actually.

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