NPR has written a great piece showing voting trends, with this current election showing a recent high.  But, on a percentage basis, look back into the late 1800s!  Our ancestors knew a thing or two!

Check it out.

https://www.npr.org/2020/11/25/937248659/president-elect-biden-hits-80-million-votes-in-year-of-record-turnout

I believe voting should be required by law.