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·October 6, 2022·4 min read

Expanding Voting Rights Can Reduce Violence

Extending voting rights through the Voting Rights Act halved both the number of instances of actual political violence and the likelihood of new waves of political violence, a new study reports.

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·September 3, 2018·3 min read

Gun Owners are More Politically Active

A new study reports American gun owners are exhibiting increased levels of political participation, not only by voting but also donating to candidate funds and contacting elected officials.

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·August 20, 2017·4 min read

Voter Behavior Influenced by Hot Weather

A new study reveals temperature may influence voter behavior. Researchers note increases in state temperatures between elections are related to increased voter turn out and support for the incumbent party. Additionally, higher temperatures motivated some to vote for smaller political parties.

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·November 1, 2016·3 min read

How Ballot Design Impacts Voter Behavior

Researchers report the design of voting interfaces can have a significant impact on voter behavior.

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·August 7, 2015·4 min read

Pitch of Candidate’s Voice Can Influence Election Outcomes

In the spirit of the recent political debate, a new study reports the pitch and tone of a candidate's voice can influence whether they win office in an election.