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Elon University students have always immersed themselves in the American democratic process, from polling state residents to covering elections for student media to interning at national convetions through The Washington Center. In 2012, with national attention that remains focused on North Carolina as a swing state in the presidential election, the university will again play a role in fostering conversations and educating others on matters of critical importance to the region and beyond.
This website serves as a hub of stories, resources, information and more for students, faculty and staff searching for ways to get involved in the political process, journalists seeking expert commentary, and citizens who want to learn more about the political forces shaping their lives.
The results of an Elon University Poll were released at a Sept. 3, 2012, news conference in Charlotte, N.C., just prior to the opening of the Democratic National Convention. The poll was conducted in partnership with The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer.
READ ABOUT THE PANEL of distinguished political analysts and journalists who reacted to the poll results. Panelists included CNN's David Gergen, Charlie Cook of the Cook Political Report, Domenico Montanaro of NBC News, Anita Kumar of McClatchy Newspapers, Taylor Batten of the Charlotte Observer and Rob Christensen of The News & Observer.