Back to Dixie? Legal, Economic, and Political Limitations on Democratic Backsliding in Georgia

• In Event: Election Administration

Brief Overview

Through an analysis of successful and failed efforts to limit ballot access in Georgia, we show that voting restrictions are constrained by leaders' fear of legal challenges, economic repercussions, and political backlash.

Authors

• Jesse H Rhodes, University of Massachusetts-Amherst

• Adam Eichen, University of Massachusetts-Amherst