Philly block parties can lead to small boosts in voter turnout, new research suggests
- Written by Tanika Raychaudhuri, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Rice University
Thousands of block parties take place in Philadelphia each year.NurPhoto via Getty ImagesBlock parties – a beloved summer tradition in many Philadelphia neighborhoods – can lead to small increases in voter turnout among Philadelphia residents.
In a new peer-reviewed study published in the Urban Affairs Review, my colleagues and I found...
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