Contact: Jon Meerdink ([email protected]) ANN ARBOR — Partisan politics in the United States are nothing new, but the way in which the two major American political parties are hostile to one another could have serious consequences. What do those consequences look like? And how do they play out in the lives of everyday Americans? Yanna… Continue reading What does partisan political hostility mean for America?
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Minority voters likely to determine presidential outcome
ANN ARBOR—If history repeats previous elections’ behaviors, race and ethnicity will be the critical determinant of how people vote this year, according to a University of Michigan expert. The polls indicate a tight race between the two candidates in a hotly contested battle for the White House. History is likely to repeat: Many minority voters… Continue reading Minority voters likely to determine presidential outcome
Coping with election anxiety: Focus on other activities
EXPERT Q&A ANN ARBOR—Endless streams of political commercials flooding TV screens. Spirited social media sparring between friends and families over candidates and key issues. Less than three weeks remain until Election Day, and many people still feel stressed. But people can lower their election anxiety by refocusing their attention on other aspects of their lives,… Continue reading Coping with election anxiety: Focus on other activities
Undecided voters unable to pick a candidate whose views align
If you’re an undecided voter in today’s political climate, do not take personally the less-than-flattering labels—lazy, indecisive or frustrating—that partisan voters use. Instead, as a University of Michigan expert says, you simply have struggled with selecting a presidential candidate whose policies neatly align with your beliefs. “Their indecision is different than selecting between two options… Continue reading Undecided voters unable to pick a candidate whose views align
Poll position: Opinion surveys still matter
ANN ARBOR—If you’re feeling a bit confused by the constant media coverage about presidential election polls, you’re not alone. Whether it’s the polls’ margin of error or their fairness and accuracy, the information can become important for some voters in their election choices. And do the polls matter since the presidential winner will be determined… Continue reading Poll position: Opinion surveys still matter
U-M political scientist’s work key in Supreme Court ruling, affirming Voting Rights Act
In an unexpected affirmation of the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court ruled this month that congressional voting maps in Alabama would dilute the power of Black voters. University of Michigan political science professor Jowei Chen, affiliated with the Center for Political Studies at the Institute for Social Research, was cited throughout the Supreme Court’s… Continue reading U-M political scientist’s work key in Supreme Court ruling, affirming Voting Rights Act
Detroiters say quality K-12 schools is top policy priority for November elections
Contact: Morgan Sherburne, 734-647-1844, [email protected] DETROIT—Detroit residents say the quality of K-12 schools is their top priority for the November elections, followed closely by inflation, affordable housing, affordable health care and crime. That’s according to a new representative survey of Detroiters by the University of Michigan’s Detroit Metro Area Communities Study. The survey—which took place… Continue reading Detroiters say quality K-12 schools is top policy priority for November elections
Voters must wade through political information for accuracy
Contact: Jared Wadley, 734-834-7719, [email protected] ANN ARBOR—Voters can easily find endless information about political issues and candidates from various sources, from the internet to media outlets. The challenge, however, is determining the information’s accuracy and the reason why the content is shared, said Arthur Lupia, the Gerald R. Ford Distinguished University Professor at the University… Continue reading Voters must wade through political information for accuracy
Elections in Brazil: What do the polls tell? Can they be trusted?
Contact: Fernanda Pires, [email protected] FACULTY Q&A ANN ARBOR—In just over two weeks, Brazilians go to the polls to elect the next president, in addition to governors, senators and members of congress. Each week, in the period leading up to the 2022 elections, several election polls are released in the country. But what do these surveys… Continue reading Elections in Brazil: What do the polls tell? Can they be trusted?
Arthur Lupia to lead Bold Challenges initiative as executive director
Contact: Alex Piazza, [email protected] ANN ARBOR – Arthur Lupia, a political scientist whose federal service spans two U.S. presidential administrations, will become executive director of Bold Challenges, leading collaborative research efforts across the University of Michigan to address societal challenges that intersect equity, health, infrastructure and sustainability. His two-year appointment begins Sept. 1. Bold Challenges,… Continue reading Arthur Lupia to lead Bold Challenges initiative as executive director