The 41 Percent Problem-Elections Have Consequences. So Does Staying Home
Fresh Eyes Can Question Old Habits, Open Closed Doors And Bring New Energy To Local Government. Rockland County is home to 338,329 people. Of them, 214,260 are eligible to vote. This November, about 126,199 voted, roughly 59 percent. That means about 41 percent, more than 88,000 of our neighbors, stayed home.