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Election Science articles

This election science section highlights important research in political science as it relates to democracy, the ultimate invention in political science. Technology and science have played a major role in democratic history and this section seeks to constantly reexamine the important ideas behind it all. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.

Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Rewards Get People To See Truth In Politically Unfavorable Info

People don’t carefully evaluate links for accuracy and that partisanship may be secondary to the rush of getting a lot of likes on social media.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Election Science, Journalism and Free Speech, Social Media and Democracy

Study: 2020 Election Increased Alcohol Use And Decreased Sleep

March 14, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Study: 2020 Election Increased Alcohol Use And Decreased Sleep

Many experienced reduced sleep quality, higher stress, negative emotions, and more alcohol during the 2020 election period.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Science

A Police Stop Is Enough To Make Someone Less Likely To Vote

February 8, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A Police Stop Is Enough To Make Someone Less Likely To Vote

New research shows how the communities that are most heavily policed are pushed away from… having a say in changing policy.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Science, Election Security, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voter Turnout

More Effort Is Needed To Open Election Data Globally

February 8, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

World’s Biggest Democracy Is Jettisoning Freedom And Tolerance

In more than 20 countries, voter turnout data is unavailable from official sources or the Election Management Body online.  

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Science, Election Transparency, Voting Technology, Worldwide

Study: Media Can Reduce Polarization By Telling Personal Stories

January 26, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Europe Needs Stronger Rules For Political Ads

Sharing personal experiences and pairing them with facts reduces political dehumanization and increases political tolerance.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Election Science, Journalism and Free Speech, Social Media and Democracy

Field Experiment Shows How Digital Advertising Affects Voter Turnout

January 20, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Field Experiment Shows How Digital Advertising Affects Voter Turnout

Differential mobilization effects of even large digital advertising campaigns in presidential elections are likely to be modest.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Science, Social Media and Democracy, Voter Turnout, Voting Technology

Study: 2020 Election Resulted In Increased Anxiety And Depression

January 7, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

FEC Hikes Contribution Limits Ahead Of 2024 Election Cycle

A review of 2020 Household Pulse Survey data reveals that as an election nears, people in [America] report more depression and anxiety.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Election Science

COVID-19 And Voter Turnout In The 2020 Election

January 3, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

COVID-19 And Voter Turnout In The 2020 Election

COVID-death rates depressed turnout somewhat from 2016 levels, contributed to increased use of mail and early-in-person voting.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Science, Voter Turnout

First Impressions Are Strongly Influenced By Political Partisanship

December 22, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

First Impressions Are Strongly Influenced By Political Partisanship

How we perceive strangers or the impressions we have about them, particularly their faces, is influenced by political partisanship.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Election Science

Study Finds Expanding Voting Rights Can Reduce Violence

October 17, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Study Finds Expanding Voting Rights Can Reduce Violence

As showcased by the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the extension of voting rights can reduce political violence, study.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Science, Voter Access, Voting Rights Act

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