Turnout is defined as what, and how measured?

• A. It is the total number of votes cast, divided by the total population.
• B. It is the share of registered voters who actually vote, measured by turnout rate.
• C. It is the share of eligible voters who vote; denominators can be eligible population, registered voters, or voting-eligible population.
• D. It is the percentage of polling places that report data on election day.

Answer: (C)