The Curious Case of Mass Mobilization: The Relationship between 2020 U.S. Protests and Voting Behavior

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Brief Overview

In 2020, the U.S. witnessed widespread social movements in the summer months preceding the election. Did the chaotic landscape of competing social movements shape voting behavior (choice and turnout) across elections and within racial/ethnic groups?

Authors

• Jordin Tafoya, Arizona State University

• Justin Michael Zyla, Arizona State University