| Election year | Voter turnout for first-time voters in 1965 | Voter turnout for first-time voters in 1984 | Voter turnout for first-time voters in 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 66% | ||
| 1968 | 69% | ||
| 1974 | 68% | ||
| 1979 | 77% | ||
| 1980 | 70% | ||
| 1984 | 79% | 57% | |
| 1988 | 82% | 62% | |
| 1993 | 83% | 67% | |
| 1997 | 78% | 60% | 42% |
| 2000 | 77% | 59% | 41% |
| 2004 | 75% | 58% | 41% |
| 2006 | 77% | 61% | 44% |
| 2008 | 73% | 58% | 42% |
| 2011 | 73% | 60% | 44% |
