… The United States continues to suffer from some of the lowest turnouts in the developed world. It is one reason that government policy often doesn’t reflect public opinion. …
After digging into the research, I’ve come to think that universal vote-by-mail may have the biggest potential to lift turnout. It eliminates hurdles, like long lines at polling places and logistical difficulties of voting on a workday. (As a bonus, it usually saves money.) CONT.
David Leonhardt, New York Times