In Tennessee, we're ready to fight for freedom. We're known as as theVolunteer Statebecause of our reputation for military service. But during the past few years' elections, we've been far less willing to get out and vote--our turnout numbers have been among the nation's lowest.
Why? And how does it affect who gets elected?
Shanna Singh Hughey, President of ThinkTennessee, discusses it with us. They're a Nashville-based, nonpartisan think tank studying voting issues, election security, and other challengesin the state.