Well-meaning efforts to get people to the polls might be making Washington less representative November 03, 2014 Jake J. Smith Every election season, pundits are fixated on polls and candidates. But as Chicago Harris Assistant Professor Anthony Fowler explains, there’s a more fundamental issue that isn't receiving much attention: Who will, or will not, turn out to vote—and what does it mean for the country? In the second installment of Radio Harris, Prof. Fowler shares what he’s learned about the surprising effects of get-out-the-vote efforts, what the US could learn from Australia and what it’ll all mean on Election Day. Faculty Spotlight Anthony Fowler Professor Anthony Fowler is a Professor in the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. His research applies econometric methods for causal inference to questions in political science, with particular emphasis on elections and political representation. Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., July 17, 2024 | 12:00 PM Civic Leadership Academy 2025 Virtual Information Session Thu., July 18, 2024 | 12:00 PM Virtual Event Chicago, IL 60637 United States Harris Campus Visit Thu., July 25, 2024 | 10:00 AM Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States