This week I read an article that is again relevant to the topic my group is engaged in for my communications class. This time around I learned that there is yet another reason for less college student voting participation. There are many factors, but this is the first time I have come across this particular theory. The theory states college voting turnout is negatively affected local laws that restrict college students to vote.
It takes a lot for a nonresidential student to keep up with the local politics in their university's area. Because of this, the theory states that college students are also less likely to participate in national voting as well. If  laws were not as strict, then students would be more inclined to vote. I think this is an interesting theory and I want to dive into it more so I can use this new information in my group's campaign.


Jesse Richman and Andrew Pate, Sage Publications inc, "Can the college vote turn out?: evidence from the U.S. States, 2000- 08." State Politics & Policy Quarterly,Spring 2010, pg 51-68.