Question: Read the above chart. How does the chart show the importance of increasing the participation of younger voters? The chart shows that a lower percentage of younger voters participated in the 2008 election; proportionally, more older voters made their voices heard by using their right to vote. Younger voters also voted at a lower rate than America's average. If younger voters are outnumbered and outvoted by other groups, their interests may not be heard. In recent elections, younger citizens have not been completely represented because of this low voter turnout.