Given false information about their own preferences, voters can be tricked with clever wording
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.
Voting Line Research Study Reveals Glaring Demographic Gaps
A recent study conducted by MIT illuminates many problems with voting lines and needed election infrastructure
Interview With President of Center for Election Science
President of Center for Election Science Aaron Hamlin discusses Approval voting’s benefits at all levels of government and internationally
NYU Psychologist: Libertarians Have Tolerance to Disgust
New research is showing that tolerance to disgust is strong predictor of political tendencies
Study: Stock Market is the Best Predictor of Elections
Voting Throughout American History Has Been Found to Correlate With Stock Market Price Fluctuations That Study Has Found Are the Best Predictor of Elections
Study Finds Stock Market Best Predictor of Elections
Elections Are Usually Lost During Bad Economic Times And Won During Good According to New Study Finding Stock Market Best Predictor of Elections
Survey Finds Youth Engage Politics Without Traditional Institutions
Black Youth Engage Politics and Found to be Deeply Involved in Online Politics and Social Media
Inadequate Civics Education Linked to Government Distrust
Lack of Exposure to American History and Inadequate Civics Education Lead to Civic Disengagement