Gadarian discusses voter turnout, local elections on WAER

November 1, 2019

WAER

Shana Kushner Gadarian

Political Science Department

Campbell Public Affairs Institute

New York State

State & Local

U.S. Elections

WAER

Shana Kushner Gadarian

Central New Yorkers face an election in November with dozens of local offices on the ballot for positions that decide things such as tax rates, education policy, and district lines. But voter turnout in elections with primarily local races has been historically low. Shana Gadarian, associated professor of political science, joined WAER's Syracuse Speaks to discuss the importance of local elections and voter engagement. 11/01/19