Gallup Poll Finds Less Voter Enthusiasm About 2014 Election Than Any Previous Midterm Election in 20 Years

A majority of U.S. registered voters, 53%, say they are less enthusiastic about voting than in previous elections, while 35% are more enthusiastic. This 18-percentage-point enthusiasm deficit is larger than what Gallup has measured in prior midterm election years, particularly in 2010 when there was record midterm enthusiasm.

Source: Voter Enthusiasm Down Sharply From 2010