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Originally Posted by DemolitionRed
Having worked in polling stations, I know that the biggest turn out on the day will be retirees. Applying for a postal vote means you have to know how to apply and many elderly people either don't have internet or find the internet confusing. Parties have droves of volunteers picking the elderly up and bringing them to the polling station. I've seen coaches dropping off 50 at a time.
The majority using postal votes are either out of the country because its holiday season or have severe physical disabilities.
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Earlier this year I helped many elderly get registered for a postal vote.
Never once using the internet,just a phone and the post.
While I agree also that masses of the elderly still like to make that full effort to go and vote how they always did, a greater number over the last few years have now applied and have a postal vote.
When I have been helping at polling stations,I see a good mix of people, of which I admit the elderly do make a good part.
Depends where you are in the Country I guess.
Some polling stations are really busy,others may as well not be there.
I do still believe with respect the greater number of postal voters will be from the older generation plus of course from those sick and disabled too.