Voter turnout increased significantly in the 2008 United States presidential election, reaching the highest level since 1968, largely due to the historic nature of the election involving Barack Obama, the first African American major party presidential candidate. Turnout was slightly lower in the subsequent elections of 2012 and 2016, although still relatively high compared to many past elections.

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Voter Turnout

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Voter turnout

A) decreased to its lowest point since 1980 in 2008 but increased to higher levels in 2012 and 2016.
B) increased to its highest point since 1980 in 2008 but declined to lower levels in 2012 and 2016.
C) has reached at least 80 percent in every election since 2008.
D) has remained below 40 percent in every election since 2008.

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