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Voter Participation

| 1996 | 1998 | 2000 | 2002 | 2004 | 2006 | |
| East Bay | 55.0% | 44.1% | 54.4% | 38.6% | 60.8% | 44.0% |
| North Bay | 54.4% | 46.8% | 56.0% | 41.5% | 63.3% | 47.4% |
| SF/Peninsula | 59.3% | 47.6% | 58.8% | 40.9% | 65.3% | 46.9% |
| South Bay | 54.5% | 39.8% | 50.0% | 36.0% | 58.5% | 41.2% |
datasource: database/annual/quality of life/QOL - Figure C Voter Participation.xls