Hard
Unconventional
Exhibit Analysis
Voter Turnout
Practice this advanced unconventional case interview question in the Non-profit sector. Includes detailed problem prompt, clarifying questions, structured framework, and expert recommendation. Part of ProHub's 835+ consulting case library.
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
36 minutes
Difficulty
Hard
Source
Wharton
20
/ 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
- 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
- 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
- The Philadelphia City Commissioners oversees all elections processes for the City of Philadelphia, including voter registration, setting up polling places, and tallying votes
- 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
- People can vote either in person or by mail-in ballots