The Impact of Open Primaries on Turnout Across Demographic Groups

• In Event: New Data for understanding Demographic Bias in Turnout

Brief Overview

This study leverages individual-level panel data from state voter files nationwide to investigate whether nonpartisan and open primaries boost turnout for demographic groups traditionally less likely to vote in primaries.

Authors

• Todd Donovan, Western Washington University

• Caroline J. Tolbert, University of Iowa

• Nathan Micatka, University of South Alabama