As the contentious election season heats up, UNLV experts offer context on various facets of the political system.
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From a global pandemic and the deaths of multiple high-profile celebrity icons to social unrest, record weather and environmental phenomena, and even murder hornets, this increasingly odd year has given way to a somehow-still-unexpected and wildly unprecedented election cycle.
UNLV experts across the spectrum chipped in to offer their insights and lend context via a historical lens to the political happenings.
UNLV research team explores the population and politics of 13 swing states, pushing beyond the old blue state-red state model and painting a new picture where changing suburbs influence outcomes.
UNLV social media expert Natalie Pennington explores the impact of politics and partisanship on online friendships.
Snail mail ballots have a long history of success, says UNLV historian Michael Green, so why all the controversy?
UNLV political scientist Dan Lee examines America’s two-party system and how electoral rules benefit major party candidates on Election Day.
UNLV political and judicial expert Rebecca Gill explains the history of the United States’ contentious appointment process, how it differs from other nations, and the implications of a recent vacancy.
UNLV debate expert Jacob Thompson examines the impact a Trump-Biden matchup will have on the final election result.
