Turnout declined from the 1890s until the 1930s , then increased again until 1960 before beginning its current long decline .
The U.S. saw a steady rise in voter turnout during the century , reaching its peak in the years after the Civil War .
Turnout declined from the 1890s until the 1930s , then increased again until 1960 before beginning U.S. 's current long decline .
The U.S. saw a steady rise in voter turnout during the century , reaching its peak in the years after the Civil War .