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Research

Accountability

Learn about public opinion on holding people in positions of power accountable to their constituents

Messaging & Public Opinion

Learn about messages that work to get people to vote and how they respond to the newscycle.

Voter Suppression

Learn more about how states are making it harder for voters to vote.

Voter Turnout & Access

Learn about what motivates voters to vote and their access to cast their ballot.

Unheard Third

Learn more about why eligible voters choose not to vote.

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Partnerships

How We Partner

Our partners build power in BIPOC communities while they fight for an equitable democracy.

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Public Wise offers special project support to our partners.

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Projects

Insurrection Index

A searchable database of individuals and organizations involved in the January 6th Insurrection.

Election Threat Index

A tool examining the impact of Election Deniers in local offices working on election administration.

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News

Read the latest news, press releases, statements, and project recaps from Public Wise.

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How does the public view election deniers?

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U.S. Voter Turnout in Global Perspective

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The State of Black Representation in the US Today

Public Wise Research explains the current state of Black government representation in the US.

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Intangible Barriers to Voting

Why it's not apathy.

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Social & Structural Barriers to Voting

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What is Gerrymandering?

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The Impacts of Gerrymandering

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Redistricting in 2021

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Black Enfranchisement: After the Voting Rights Act

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Black Enfranchisement: Before the Voting Rights Act

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