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CS92PROD
Campaigns and Elections
GOVT 232
Fall 2026
Section: 01  

With the fall elections as our backdrop, this course will examine the style and structure of American campaigns. We will consider longstanding debates and current controversies in the academic study of elections. We will analyze the key players in federal elections -- voters, candidates, parties, interest groups, and the press -- and the ways these groups interact to influence the outcome and meaning of elections in the United States. Students will also engage in research into elections at the federal or state level.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: (Civic Engagement Minor)(Government)
Past Enrollment Probability: Less than 50%

Last Updated on MAR-16-2026
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