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Early Voting’s Impact on US Local Elections

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Voter turnout in local elections is paradoxical. It is where government is closest to those governed and where many first become politically active; yet, it is also where political participation in the form of voting is the lowest. If high participation is an indicator of a healthy democracy, then what can be done to increase participation at the local level? Early voting has long been perceived to increase voter turnout, and there is evidence to suggest that early voting does have an impact on turnout. A majority of early voting scholarship, however, focuses on turnout at the national or state level. What is not clear is how early voting influences turnout at the local level. In the wake of partisan controversy surrounding early voting policies and the reduction of early voting periods in many states, it is important to understand the impact of such policies on all types of elections. Localities are the bedrock of American democracy. Understanding what factors could increase turnout at the local level—where it is devastatingly low—provides valuable insight on local participation, election administration, and early voting laws for scholars and decision-makers alike.

Author Biography:

Gayle A. Alberda is Assistant Professor of Politics and MPA Director at Fairfield University, USA. She received her PhD in Political Science from Wayne State University, USA. She has extensive work experience in the political field including lobbying, and working on numerous campaigns such as president, governor, US Senate, and city council. She often serves as a political analyst for the media commenting on local, state, and national politics for local, regional, national, and international print and broadcast media.
Release date Australia
April 25th, 2025
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  • Professional & Vocational
Edition
1st ed. 2025
Illustrations
10 Illustrations, black and white; X, 182 p. 10 illus.
Pages
182
ISBN-13
9783030303785
Product ID
31139879

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