Democratic Engagement: 2020 Election in Context

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Source: The Andrew Goodman Foundation (July 28, 2020)

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With the 2020 election rapidly approaching, seven SSN members have revisited past briefs to put them in context for the current political moment. Covering election rules, voter turnout, the role of social networking, and more, these briefs highlight research that can help us make sense of the forces behind the upcoming election and how they may impact voters.

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2020 Election coverage from a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom reporting at the intersection of gender, politics and policy.

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