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Voter Mobilization

Voter Mobilization. Does it Really Work? A case-study at the University of Central Missouri. Background. ADP Database Students Registered Absentee Ballots Variety of Programs. Past Studies. Past studies Mixed Results. UCM’s Method. A stratified sample

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Voter Mobilization

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  1. Voter Mobilization Does it Really Work? A case-study at the University of Central Missouri

  2. Background • ADP Database • Students Registered • Absentee Ballots • Variety of Programs

  3. Past Studies • Past studies • Mixed Results

  4. UCM’s Method • A stratified sample • 200 surveys went out randomly within the stratified control group, as well as another 200 surveys to random ADP registered students • Absentee Ballot Students

  5. Results • Approximately 1/4th of the surveys were returned. • 88 percent of students were registered at the time of the survey. • Motor voter program • Registered at UCM

  6. Results cont. • Actually Voting? • Number of UCM students who voted • The survey also showed areas of needed improvement.

  7. Improvement • Absentee Ballots • Percent that turned it in • Number of students who actually had absentee ballot notarized

  8. Do the programs help? • Did students feel more inclined to vote? • What percentage of students felt they learned something? • Finally, ninety-six percent of students who attended the ADP programs felt the information was presented fairly.

  9. How do students receive their news? • 62% percent of students received their news about the 2008 election on television • 28% percent on the internet • 0% from twitter • 10% from other sources including friends, radio, and newspaper

  10. Final Conclusions • Relationships • Students who were assisted by ADP in receiving an absentee ballot were more likely to complete the absentee ballot process

  11. Flaws • Self-Reporting • Time delay • Failure of the survey to be manipulated so that it included a third category of students who simply requested absentee ballots.

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