It’s Election Day and APSA Wants to Hear from You!

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Voters in numerous states and local districts will go to the polls today to elect their leaders and vote on ballot measures. These off-year elections include races for governorship in Kentucky and Mississippi, as well as legislative elections in Virginia. Various cities across the U.S. will hold elections for mayors and city council members. Voters will also decide on a range of ballot measures focusing on ranked-choice voting, sanctuary city status, and a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, among other issues. Further information about the candidates and issues can be found on Ballotpedia.

Are you a political science faculty member or student conducting research, teaching, or engaging in campus-activities related to the November 5, 2019 elections?

If so, we want to hear from you! APSA’s RAISE the Vote campaign is looking for short accessible blog posts that discuss relevant research, teaching techniques, or campus initiatives focused on college students, electoral politics, and broader political participation in 2019-2020. Contributions will be featured on PoliticalScienceNow.com and the new RAISE the Vote website. Contribute to the campaign.

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