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Hard Unconventional Exhibit Analysis

Voter Turnout

#Public Sector
ProHub Comment

This is an interviewee-led public sector case requiring exhibit analysis and data interpretation skills. The candidate must recognize that ~90% registration rates mean accessibility/motivation are the real levers, and distinguish between presidential vs. non-presidential election dynamics when analyzing turnout patterns across multiple election cycles.

Estimated Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Hard
Source Wharton
50 / 100
Over the last few election cycles, the city of Philadelphia has seen decreasing voter turnouts. Presidential elections happen every 4 years, and the next election is happening in about 1 year from now. The city commissioner’s office is preparing for the upcoming elections and has asked you to recommend changes to ensure that as many people in Philadelphia vote as possible.

Clarifying Information

  1. Objective - There isn’t a specific metric that the commissioner’s office wants to reach; they just want to maximize voter turnout as much as possible
  2. Business - All funding for the commissioner’s office is allocated as a portion of the city’s overall budget; for ethical reasons, no additional funds will be raised
  3. The Philadelphia City Commissioners oversees all elections processes for the City of Philadelphia, including voter registration, setting up polling places, and tallying votes
  4. Only US citizens 18 years or older can vote in elections; Philadelphia is home to about 1.6 million people, of which 90% are US citizens
  5. People can vote either in person or by mail-in ballots