Monday, September 20, 2021, 11:30 AM – 1 PM EDT

Alan Abramowitz, Allen W. Barkley Professor of Political Science

“In Search of the Elusive Swing Voter”

With the rise of partisan polarization and straight ticket voting, swing voters seem to be vanishing from the American electorate. While there definitely are fewer voters who are “up for grabs” in U.S. elections, there is still a group of voters who are open to supporting Republican or Democratic candidates and this group can play a crucial role in deciding the outcomes of close elections like the 2020 presidential election. In this presentation, Dr. Abramowitz will present evidence about the characteristics of these swing voters and the factors that influence their candidate choices.