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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.
The Right Tone May Give Presidential Candidates Final Sway with Voters
Individuals with lower voices are more likely to win and to win a larger vote share,” says University of Miami Associate Professor Casey Klofstad.
Why Blood Donors Are So Likely to Turnout to Vote
Why blood donors are so likely to turnout to vote is a write-up that shows how consciousness of civic duty, can boast electoral turnout regressions.
Study Says Women Decision-Makers Are a Win For the Environment
When more women are involved in group decisions about land management, the group conserves more — particularly when offered financial incentives to do so.
Democracy Linked to Health Gains in Low and Middle-Income Nations
A new study led by Stanford Medicine that a better way to measure the role of democracy in public health is to examine the causes of adult mortality.
Democracy Fosters Economic Growth, Study Finds
A new study co-authored by an MIT economist shows that when it comes to growth, democracy significantly increases development.
Why Many Other Social Species Evolved Democratic Decision Making
A growing body of research suggests animals may offer political lessons. Many make decisions using familiar political systems, from autocracy to democracy.
Sexist Data Holds Women Back, Bill and Melinda Gates Say
“Sexist” data is making it harder to improve women’s and girls’ lives, the world’s leading philanthropic couple Bill and Melinda Gates said on Tuesday.
Study: Demand for Contraception Rose Sharply After 2016 Election
Demand for long acting contraception rose sharply after 2016 election by 21.6% in 30 days after election compared to rates at same time of year in 2015.
State Election Officials Interested, But Slow to Adopt Geospatial Data
A publication by NSGIC shows that most voter registration systems and precinct boundaries have a long way to go before they can be supported by map data.