Why do less people vote in provincial or municipal elecions per capita?

Question

Why do less people vote in provincial or municipal elecions per capita?

Answer 1

Less media coverage. Generally viewed as trivial, especially when national elections are occuring.

Answer 2

people feel that they are less important overall, and yes media coverage plays a part, but it is important to vote in local government where you may be one of 1,000 instead of one of 100 million.  Your vote matters more