Model reveals why debunking election misinformation often doesn’t work

The new study also identifies factors that can make these efforts more successful.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
Oct. 15, 2024 ~8 min

When rumors take flight

Professor Adam Berinsky’s new book examines the political misinformation that threatens the US system of government.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
Aug. 15, 2023 ~8 min


Study: Microtargeting works, just not the way people think

In politics, tailored ads make sense, but with real limits to the tailoring.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
June 21, 2023 ~7 min

Facing up to democratic distrust

Study: False assumptions about election malfeasance could create a “death spiral” for democracy — but also provide some hope for bipartisan repair.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
May 30, 2023 ~8 min

Making each vote count

MIT PhD candidate Jacob Jaffe uses data science to identify and solve problems in election administration.

Leda Zimmerman | Department of Political Science • mit
Sept. 30, 2022 ~8 min

Where legal, voting by those in prison is rare, study shows

The findings suggest voting by incarcerated people is unlikely to affect electoral outcomes, in contrast to some assumptions.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 25, 2022 ~6 min

Making voting easier for previously incarcerated people

People rarely vote after being incarcerated. Associate Professor Ariel White wonders what can be done about it.

Will Sullivan | MIT Governance Lab • mit
Aug. 2, 2021 ~7 min

Taking the pulse of local politics

Asya Magazinnik finds disparate implementation of national policies in jurisdictions across the United States.

Leda Zimmerman | Department of Political Science • mit
Nov. 19, 2020 ~8 min


What are the odds your vote will not count?

MIT professor’s study quantifies how many mail-in ballots became “lost votes” in the 2016 U.S. federal election.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 19, 2020 ~8 min

How many votes will be counted after election night?

Study measures the “blue shift” from absentee and provisional ballots, underscores uncertainties of 2020 vote.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 15, 2020 ~10 min

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