Elections

Background Information

Whether it's a presidential election - as in this year's Obama vs. McCain contest - or a local contest, political scientists can offer insights about voter behavior, candidates' experiences in legislature or other public office, and long-term political trends. UC Merced political scientists offer expertise on ballot measures, legislatures, the judicial system and more.

Associated Faculty

  • Thomas G. Hansford (United States judicial system)
  • Stephen P. Nicholson (Elections, voting, public opinion, political psychology, ballot measures/ballot initiatives)
  • Peter Vanderschraaf (Morality; justice; convention; politics and morality; politics and justice; elections)
  • Nathan Monroe (Politics; United States Congress; partisanship or partisan politics; term limits, elections)
  • Nella Van Dyke (Hate crimes; social movements; collective action; protests)

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