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Election Science Convergence Accelerator
Following an intensive series of workshops with academics, election officials, and others, we've released a new report on current research challenges in election science! Read more about the co-organizers & project - and read the report - here.
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2021 Election Sciences, Reform, and Administration
The conference brings together political scientists and other experts in election administration to develop rigorous empirical approaches to the study of how law and administrative procedures affect the quality of elections in the United States.
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The Blue Shift in the 2020 Election
In the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election, the dynamics of vote counting and reporting became a major issue. We dug into the data, put the stream of reported vote totals following the election in context, and produced an in-depth analysis on vote reporting in 2020.
Administering the system of elections
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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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William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Joyce Foundation
Democracy Fund