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GIF of animated lawn sign that says "vote" in blue with red arrows moving toward the right side of the screen to illustrate the concept of voter turnout.
Society & Culture
October 30, 2024 | 11:05 am

What every American needs to know about voter turnout

Rochester political scientists explain why people do and don’t exercise their right to vote—and the implications of that choice for democracy.

topics: Department of Political Science, James Druckman, Mayya Komisarchik, School of Arts and Sciences, Scott Tyson,
vote 2020 buttons
Society & Culture
October 8, 2020 | 03:42 pm

How to make sense of 2020’s unusual election season

Rochester political scientists say concerns about this year’s electoral process are challenging some fundamental ideas about the nation.

topics: Department of Political Science, elections, Gretchen Helmke, James Johnson, Mayya Komisarchik, School of Arts and Sciences, Scott Tyson,
Scott Tyson, a new assistant professor of political science, applies game theory to the study of authoritarian politics
Society & Culture
October 29, 2018 | 10:02 am

Game theorist Scott Tyson puzzles over what makes autocrats successful

A new assistant professor of political science, Tyson has been studying political accountability in nondemocratic environments where government officials are sanctioned by nonelectoral institutions.

topics: Department of Political Science, School of Arts and Sciences, Scott Tyson, Social Sciences,