EPOVB Conference

The Institute of Politics and the Department of Political Science at Florida State University is proud to host the first annual Elections, Public Opinion, and Voting Behavior conference in Tallahassee, FL.

The conference will take place March 2^nd through March 4^th, 2023 on the campus of Florida State University. You can find helpful travel information below.

The conference will include panel presentations and poster sessions for faculty and graduate students that will provide opportunity to foster connections among EPOVB members, develop research communities, receive scholarly feedback and disseminate research on Elections, Public Opinion, and Voting Behavior.

Recent political events have raised concerns about the sustainability of democratic processes across the world. Democratic institutions rely on the consent of the governed, and, as such, political participation and engagement are key cornerstones to a strong democracy. Our hope is that this conference will stimulate research that will help foster our understanding of the factors that promote political participation and strengthen civic engagement.

To submit a paper, poster, or roundtable proposal to the conference:

Please provide a one paragraph summary of a paper, poster submission, or roundtable proposal by November 30, 2022.

Travel Information

Conference participants should plan to arrive in Tallahassee on Thursday March 2^nd as there will be a reception Thursday evening. Departures are recommended the afternoon of Saturday March 4^th after panels have finished or Sunday March 5^th.

Visitors traveling by air can fly into Tallahassee (TLH). Shuttles will be provided Thursday afternoon and early evening from TLH to conference hotels. Other nearby airports include Jacksonville (JAX, 2 hour drive), Panama City (ECP, 1.5 hour drive), and Pensacola (PNS, 2.5 hour drive). Parking is available on campus and at the conference hotels.

Financial Support: Support for the inaugural EPOVB meeting is provided by the Institute of Politics at Florida State University (IOP@FSU), the FSU Department of Political Science, and the EPOVB section of the American Political Science Association.

Financial Support

EPOVB Fellows will be provided a travel stipend to attend the conference. There is also additional but limited funding for graduate students who need assistance to attend the conference. Graduate students may apply for financial assistance to attend as part of their submission. Awards will be given on a competitive basis.

About EPOBV

The American Political Science Association’s Elections, Public Opinion, and Voting Behavior section promotes interest in teaching and research on elections, electoral behavior, public opinion, voting turnout, and political participation, both within the United States and in comparative perspective.

About IOP@FSU

The Institute of Politics at Florida State University is a world-class, nonpartisan,and nationally renowned institute that promotes engagement in politics by students and citizens.

Housed within the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, the IOP@FSU offers wide-ranging opportunities for FSU students to become civically engaged, promotes research in politics, citizen involvement, and public service, and promotes the public awareness of politics, citizen involvement, and government service.