Approximately half the world’s population will vote in major elections in 2024, casting ballots in at least 70 countries for every level of government.
"The impacts of digital technology and social media, economic stresses, environmental factors, polarization along many different lines—whether cultural, religious, or political—are affecting democracies everywhere,” said Laurent Dubois, academic director of UVA's Karsh Institute of Democracy. “I think 2024 is a critical year for seeing how these forces influence democratic practice across different contexts.”
The Karsh Institute’s Election 2024 work focuses on elections on almost every continent—now and with an eye to the future
The Karsh Institute is exploring this year’s elections with a wide lens: delving into the importance of the U.S. presidential race—not only for the American people but also for democratic norms, institutions, and attitudes—as well as the implications of the historic number of elections taking place around the world. What does it all say about the state of democracy?
Stay up to date on the Karsh Institute’s latest news, research, and public events related to elections in 2024.
UPCOMING EVENTS
*Coming soon for fall 2024
PAST EVENTS
Immigration and Elections: Global Implications for 2024
How does the U.S. reaction to migration challenges—vis-à-vis voter sentiment and federal policy—mirror or depart from the response of other countries to similar issues?
The Future of Democracy in India
Advocates for democracy in India explore what we can learn from moments of renewal—after decades of decay.
Co-Opting AI: Campaigning
What are the roles data-driven systems and AI play in political campaigning and the democratic process?
The 14th Amendment: When Should a Presidential Candidate Be Disqualified?
Retired Federal Judge J. Michael Luttig examines the 14th Amendment and what it might mean for the 2024 presidential election.
'Democracy for Busy People'
How can we make democratic participation more inclusive?
NEWS
American Roundtable: War in the Middle East, the 3rd Party Option, and More With Melody Barnes
Executive Director Melody Barnes talks with CBC's American Roundtable about the war in the Middle East, the potential for a third-party option in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, and more.
www.cbc.ca
In 2024 Global Elections, Democracy Is on the Ballot
During a record election year, Karsh Institute-affiliated faculty members comment on the situations in their countries of expertise.
news.virginia.edu
In 2024 Global Elections, Democracy Is on the Ballot
During a record election year, Karsh Institute-affiliated faculty comment on the situation in their countries of expertise.
Former Federal Judge Weighs in on Trump v. Anderson
Former federal judge J. Michael Luttig came to the University of Virginia as part of a Karsh Institute of Democracy event covering the 14th Amendment and the February 8 Supreme Court case, Trump v. Anderson.
www.29news.com
Former Federal Judge J. Michael Luttig To Serve as Distinguished Fellow
The School of Law alumnus begins a one-year fellowship with UVA’s Karsh Institute of Democracy and its Karsh Center for Law and Democracy.
news.virginia.edu
Former U.S. Court of Appeals Judge J. Michael Luttig Joins UVA’s Karsh Institute and School of Law as Distinguished Fellow in Law and Democracy
The Honorable J. Michael Luttig, a prominent legal scholar and former U.S. Court of Appeals judge, joins the University of Virginia’s Karsh Institute of Democracy as its first Distinguished Fellow in Law and Democracy.
Former Federal Judge J. Michael Luttig Has Joined UVA’s Karsh Institute
Luttig's first event as a fellow at the Karsh Institute was with University of Richmond law professor Kurt Lash examining questions the Supreme Court will soon consider regarding the 14th Amendment.
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WVTF: 'Democracy for Busy People'
Four years ago, fewer than one in four eligible voters took part, prompting scholars at UVA’s Karsh Institute of Democracy to ask how we could boost turnout.
www.wvtf.org