In the 2012 presidential election, a higher percentage than normal of eligible U.S. voters turned out: ______.

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According to the United States Election Project, the voter turnout in the 2012 presidential election was 58.7%. This was higher than the turnout in the 2008 election (56.8%) but lower than the historic turnout in the 1960s and 1970s. Therefore, option B is the most accurate choice as it reflects the actual turnout percentage.

In the 2012 Presidential Election, a Higher Percentage Than Normal