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Cameron J. Arnzen
The Influence of Partisanship in Local School Board Elections: Evidence from Exit Polling in Michigan & Rhode Island
Topics: Policy, Politics, and GovernanceTags: School districtsEducation in the U.S. has long been shaped by local school boards elected in nonpartisan contests, a structure intended to shield schools from broader political forces. Today, many states are considering reforms to make school board elections partisan, yet the impact on voters remains unclear.… more →
Education and the Gender Gap in U.S. Presidential Elections
Topics: Policy, Politics, and GovernanceWomen in the United States have outpaced men in both voter participation and educational attainment in recent decades. Since education is closely tied to political participation, we consider these trends in tandem and assess how much of the gender gap in voting is attributable to educational… more →