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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.
New Study Finds Voice Voting Highly Biased
New study finds voice voting highly biased despite being used commonly across America
Film Shows Hurricane Sandy’s Effect on Elections
Hurricane Sandy’s effect on elections spread across region but most communities fought to vote
GOP Drinks Jim Bean, Democrats Drink Seagrams Gin
GOP Drinks Jim Bean? Fascinating chart compares Democratic and Republican voting habits with favorite alcoholic drinks, revealing some surprising preference differences
Study: Americans Don’t Vote Based on Gender
Study claims Americans who vote based on gender are small in number and vast majority hold little bias in regards to competent female candidates
Researcher Links Women’s Hormones To Voting Trends
Science journal publishes controversial research on the effect of hormones to voting choice
Science Shows Voters Can be Tricked to Switch Sides
Given false information about their own preferences, voters can be tricked with clever wording
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