Sentence examples for levels of abstention from inspiring English sources
"That will upset things a huge amount and could lead to record levels of abstention in Spain.
Massive levels of abstention – almost 60% – reduces the authority of the success, and a truly successful party cannot be limited to winning an election few voters consider important.
Javier Corrales, professor of political science at Amherst College, Massachusetts, said: "Depending on levels of abstention and distribution of voters, this could still allow the ruling party to achieve some important electoral victories".
Ms Le Pen has accused Mr Hollande of using gay marriage to distract attention from broken promises on jobs.Disillusion with Mr Hollande was also seen in high levels of abstention.
The four years since have been painful for leftwing voters who have felt at best betrayed, and often disgusted by the ruling Socialists, to the point where all elections since have seen rising levels of abstention; four out of five voters don't want President Hollande to run in next year's presidential election.
While Mr. Santos obtained a decisive majority, voting was marked by high levels of abstention and the killing by guerrillas over the weekend of at least 10 members of Colombia's security forces, a reminder that the country's four-decade war against leftist rebels is far from over.
The first exit polls suggested a historical level of abstention among voters hovering around 34%.
The level of abstention, and the sweep of the vote, reflected both anger and alienation.
The record level of abstention in the recent European parliamentary elections is further proof of that growing cynicism and alienation.
A high level of abstention is predicted and the unpopularity of Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin's government would also appear to play into the National Front's hands.
But for now, Sunday's vote is also expected to underline the growing disconnect between Spain's national politicians and the electorate, with polls forecasting a record level of abstention.
