RESEARCH BRIEFS

In Their Own Words: Election Officials on Addressing Distrust and Fears of Violence

Election officials share how election-related tensions have emerged in their communities and their efforts to reduce unease.

Oct 30, 20243 min read

Actors looking to reduce hostile incidents against elected officials and candidates should consider who is perpetrating such events.

Oct 29, 20242 min read

In the past year, rates of hostility against local & state officials have remained high, particularly for incumbent state legislators.

Oct 29, 20242 min read

Community characteristics influence the prioritization of economic mobility in local government.

Jul 30, 20243 min read

One of the most commonly proposed solutions to the housing affordability crisis has little support among local officeholders.

Jun 27, 20242 min read

The percentage of local elections that go uncontested is dismally high, but there may have been some improvement in recent years.

May 31, 20244 min read

Summer’s coming and it’s going to be a hot one. How do local elected officials perceive and address the risk of extreme heat?

May 30, 20245 min read

Constituents have been raising their local officials’ attention to global politics.

Apr 30, 20243 min read

Across all types of local governments, more than half of officials surveyed are questioning whether to stay in their positions.

Apr 30, 20243 min read