Voting Behavior of Political Moderates in the 2016 United States Presidential Election

Brennan Eggleston

This project centers around the voting behavior of moderate weak partisans. The project addresses the role of polarization in the modern political climate, especially as it pertains to the lack of choices for these voters who are most predisposed prefer a politically moderate candidate. Multiple theories of vote choice are examined to see which is most often employed by these moderates in today's highly polarized political environment.

Major: 
Political Science
Exhibition Category: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Marie Hojnacki
Poster Number: 
2