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Early Voting Methods And The Impact On Voter Turnout, Courtney Harris
Early Voting Methods And The Impact On Voter Turnout, Courtney Harris
MPA/MPP/MPFM Capstone Projects
In 2004, over 27 million Americans voted prior to Election Day through early voting policies that exist in the United States. One of the most discussed questions is whether early voting has an effect on voter turnout.
In this analysis, I will review the voter turnout of states during the 2008 and 2010 election years. By executing this analysis, I hope to determine if these policies affect voter turnout. The implications of this analysis are useful for informing state decisions regarding voting procedures and can assist the other states in determining if these polices, and similar methods in the future, …