Alon P. Kraitzman, PhD
Senior Consultant.
Gallup
- I’m excited to share my new paper in @polcommjournal.bsky.social with Stephanie L. DeMora & Dolores Albarracín! We examine how shifting from a past-tense “I Voted” to a future-tense “I Will Vote” message can motivate vote intention among low-propensity voters. A brief 🧵1/7 dx.doi.org/10.1080/1058...
- Focusing on “I Voted” stickers is valuable because they comprise a staple within American voting culture, with media reports of this tradition dating back to the early 1980s (2/7)
- While these stickers celebrate a vote already cast, they are also used to encourage participation. Many local jurisdictions even hold “I Voted” sticker design contests following EAC guidelines (3/7) www.eac.gov/blogs/best-p...
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View full threadIt remains to be seen if these heightened intentions translate into actual turnout over time. “I Will Vote” messages might be effective in real-world GOTV campaigns and community-based sticker design competitions to further energize the electorate (7/7)
