The following data represents the percentage of eligible voters who participated in presidential elections from 1996 to 2020: 1996: 50.5% 2000: 51.3% 2004: 60.6% 2008: 61.6% 2012: 58.2% 2016: 55.7% 2020: 66.8% Based on this data, analyze the trends in voter turnout over this 24-year period. In your response, include specific percentages from the data to illustrate changes and identify potential reasons for these trends.

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Trend Analysis of Voter Turnout (1996-2020)

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The following data represents the percentage of eligible voters who participated in presidential elections from 1996 to 2020:

1996: 50.5%
2000: 51.3%
2004: 60.6%
2008: 61.6%
2012: 58.2%
2016: 55.7%
2020: 66.8%

Based on this data, analyze the trends in voter turnout over this 24-year period. In your response, include specific percentages from the data to illustrate changes and identify potential reasons for these trends.

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