The Democracy Fund Voter Study Group is a research collaboration of more than two dozen analysts and scholars from across the political spectrum examining and delivering insights on the evolving views of American voters.

As the 2016 presidential campaign unfolded, it became increasingly clear that the underlying values and beliefs driving voter decisions needed to be better understood. To that end, we convened a politically diverse group of conservative, progressive, and independent public opinion experts to study the electorate together through new primary research. The group seeks not to achieve consensus, but to engage in discussion about how the views of the electorate are evolving and what the implications of those changes may be.

The Democracy Fund Voter Study Group is led by project director Alicia Kolar Prevost; research director Robert Griffin; research assistant Mayesha Quasem; Joe Goldman, and Lauren Strayer.

Analysis & Reporting

Voter Study Group members analyze data through a variety of social and political lenses, and they author reports that convey their insights. Each report represents the views of its respective author(s) and not the collective views of Voter Study Group. However, reports are intentionally reviewed by Voter Study Group members spanning the political spectrum who may comment and advise prior to publication.