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The 2020 Survey of the Performance of American Elections
The SPAE is the only national survey of election administration that focuses on the process of voting, and provides insights into the performance of elections in the individual states. We've just released the data from the 2020 election, along with a report summarizing findings.
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Data Update: U.S. President 1976–2020
We've updated our dataset of constituency (state-level) returns for elections to the U.S. presidency from 1976 to 2020. Check it out, and stay tuned for more data updates to come.
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We're Hiring!
We're currently seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join the MEDSL team. This fellow will participate in much of our research, with a particular focus on voting access in under-served communities. Find more information and apply by clicking right on this card!
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Stanford-MIT Project on a Healthy Election
To address the unprecedented and ongoing threat that the COVID-19 pandemic poses to the 2020 elections, the Stanford-MIT Project on a Healthy Election will bring academics and election administration experts together to assess and promote best practices to ensure the election can proceed with integrity, safety, and equal access.
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By applying scientific principles to how elections are studied and administered, MEDSL aims to improve the democratic experience for all U.S. voters.
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