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Pandemic at the Polls: How the Politics of COVID-19 Played into American Elections (Hardcover)

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By Dari Sylvester Tran (Editor), Joseph Anthony (Contribution by), Samuel Baltz (Contribution by)
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Description


In 2020, COVID-19 became a global pandemic devastating physical and mental health, social wellbeing, and the economic status of millions globally. Unforgettable images of death and the deep wounds inflicted on the livelihoods of employees and business owners were broadcast daily in the media. Less visible was the political fallout that threatened the rights of countless voters seeking to exercise their democratic rights under exceptional conditions. In the United States, the scourge of the pandemic came during a highly contentious presidential election year, where states were challenged to administer multiple elections in the context of changing public health mandates, critical supply and personnel shortages, and decreased election funding. What lessons can be drawn from this political moment to ensure that future elections continue to be resilient in the face of threatening circumstances? What reforms adopted in COVID-19's midst will remain-for better or worse? Featuring cutting-edge research from top and emerging scholars of election administration, both inside and outside of academia, Pandemic at the Polls is a must-read for elections scholars, administrators, and students of democratic elections.

About the Author


Dari Sylvester Tran is professor of political science at University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA.

Product Details
ISBN: 9781666933536
ISBN-10: 1666933538
Publisher: Lexington Books
Publication Date: December 22nd, 2023
Pages: 246
Language: English