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48 93.0 Index 2.4.2 2.0 CPE Community Planning & Engagement Coordination 5.5 SCC Social Capital & Cohesion The community social capital that helps society function effectively, including social networks between individuals, neighbors, organizations, and governments, and the degree of connection and sense of “belongingness” among residents. M175 Percent of voting-eligible population in the state participating in the highest office election Voter participation is one proxy measure for social cohesion, which indicates the degree of connectedness and belonging that exists among members of a community. Cohesion is positively correlated with a community’s ability to recover from emergencies and disasters. Voter participation also is correlated with community involvement and trust in government. USEP United States Election Project, General Election Turnout Rates 2012, 2014 & 2016 The ideal numerator is total ballots counted (voting eligible population is the denominator), but these data are not available for all jurisdictions. Therefore, the Index uses a measure of the total votes cast for the highest office (e.g., presidential, gubernatorial, or congressional election).