1992 United States gubernatorial elections 1992 United States gubernatorial elections United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 3, 1992 in 12 states and two territories. Going into the elections, six of the seats were held by Democrats and six by Republicans. After the elections, eight seats were held by Democrats and four by Republicans. The elections coincided with the presidential election. This was the last year in which Rhode Island held a gubernatorial election in the same year as the presidential election. The length of gubernatorial terms for Rhode Island's governor would be extended from two to four years, with elections taking place in
Voter turnout in the United States presidential elections American Politics Research, 33(2), 283-309. doi: 10.1177/1532673x04271904 Voter turnout in the United States presidential elections The broadest historical trends in voter turnout in the United States presidential elections have been determined by the gradual expansion of voting rights from the initial restriction to male property owners aged twenty-one or older in the early years of the country's independence, to all citizens aged eighteen or older in the mid-twentieth century. Voter turnout in the presidential elections has historically been better than the turnout for midterm elections. Age, income and educational attainment are significant factors affecting voter turnout. Educational attainment is perhaps