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Alberda, Gayle A.
Gayle A. Alberda is Assistant Professor of Politics and MPA Director at Fairfield University, USA. She received her PhD in Political Science from Wayne State University, USA. She has extensive work experience in the political field including lobbying, and working on numerous campaigns such as president, governor, US Senate, and city council. She often serves as a political analyst for the media commenting on local, state, and national politics for local, regional, national, and international print and broadcast media.
Early Voting’s Impact on US Local Elections
Voter turnout in local elections is paradoxical. It is where government is closest to those governed and where many first become politically active; yet, it is also where political participation in the form of voting is the lowest. If high participation is an indicator of a healthy democracy, then what can be done to increase participation at the local level? Early voting has long been perceived to increase voter turnout, and there is evidence to suggest that early voting does have an impact on turnout.
Early Voting’s Impact on US Local Elections
Voter turnout in local elections is paradoxical. It is where government is closest to those governed and where many first become politically active; yet, it is also where political participation in the form of voting is the lowest. If high participation is an indicator of a healthy democracy, then what can be done to increase participation at the local level? Early voting has long been perceived to increase voter turnout, and there is evidence to suggest that early voting does have an impact on turnout.