Voter turnout in this fall’s midterm elections will be shaped by an underappreciated factor: friends and family. Join USC researchers and leading voting rights advocates on September 15, International Democracy Day, for a discussion of new research exploring how our social circles influence whether we cast a ballot. Hosted by the Center for Civic Society at the USC Schaeffer Institute and the USC Price School of Public Policy, this webinar will examine election poll data from the past decade to understand how voter intentions are affected by personal relationships as well as economic, policy and structural factors.
Featured Speakers
Adam Ambrogi, Chief of External Affairs, League of Women Voters
Beth Hladick, Policy Director, Unite America
Jose Scott, Postdoctoral Researcher, USC Schaeffer Institute
Moderator
Wändi Bruine de Bruin, Director of Research, Center for Civic Society, USC Schaeffer Institute; Provost Professor, USC Price School
About the Center for Civic Society
Established in 2025, the Center for Civic Society works to assess, strengthen and promote democratic values around the world through research, civic engagement and global dialogue. The Center is chaired by former United Kingdom Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who also holds the Ronald L. Steel Chair in Foreign Policy and International Affairs, and unites scholars from across USC to identify the roots of polarization, address complex societal challenges, conduct rigorous analysis and develop actionable solutions. It is a flagship program of the USC Leonard D. Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy & Government Service.
Guests needing accommodations in order to participate in this event may contact Geovanna Quiroz, Events Manager, at [email protected].
September 15, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM