Election 2024

UCLA sociologist Cecilia Menjivar discusses how the Republican ticket has blamed immigrants for many of the country’s woes, including a lack of affordable housing.

Snapshots of eligible voter groups highlight diverse characteristics within states and counties.

UCLA experts discuss post-election predictions for the presidential candidates, who have stark differences in their climate policies.

With stark differences in the climate policies of the two presidential candidates, this is a “make-or-break” election for climate policy, UCLA experts say.

The UCLA sociologist discusses how to think critically about the threat of autocracy.

A free UCLA webinar provides insights into the evolving dynamics of American democracy and the influential role of women of color in the political process.

The forums will address concerns like the fairness of the Electoral College, allegations of election fraud and the spread of misinformation.

UCLA psychologist Yalda Uhls says young voters are moving away from old paradigms and polarization when it comes to how they think about politics and want to vote.

Young voters cite Harris’ tone and substance more than race, ethnicity or gender.

Despite COVID, Latinos’ economic output in 2022 was greater than 6 of the world’s 10 largest economies.

As we near the presidential candidate debate, take a look at analyses by UCLA professors Norma Mendoza-Denton and Daniel Treisman.

As the election nears, UCLA experts are available to discuss issues influencing Latino voters' lives and voting behavior.

New UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute briefs focus on the diverse demographic makeup of the Latino electorate in key swing states.

Clean energy tax credits can make or break megatons of emissions, says UCLA Law professor Kimberly Clausing.

UCLA law professor Kimberly Clausing looks at the potential national and global impacts of the economic proposals making headlines.

The former president’s use of violent vocabulary has increased over time.

UCLA’s Kimberlé Crenshaw, an expert on civil rights and constitutional law, weighs in on how the right and left view the candidate.

Over the past 15 years, Harris has made multiple appearances on campus, and faculty experts have unpacked her groundbreaking career.

UCLA experts can provide context and commentary about election-related issues.

Legal scholars analyze the implications of the presidential immunity case and other decisions.

After the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, social media rumors quickly transformed into conspiracy theories on both sides of the political spectrum.

UCLA experts can provide context and commentary about election-related issues.

A study by UCLA sociologists finds areas of overlap in what have become “deeply polarized” issues.

Students gain a better understanding of their ballots through collaborative exercise.

A UCLA study found that private funding for COVID-related polling site accommodations like Plexiglass dividers and more counting machines did not sway the outcome.