New study of what happened after Wisconsin's election on April 7: "We find a statistically and economically significant association between in-person voting and the spread of COVID-19 two to three weeks after the election."
nber.org/papers/w27187
nber.org/papers/w27187
Study: "we find the consolidation of polling locations, and relatively fewer absentee votes, increased positive testing rates two to three weeks after the election."
In Milwaukee, 97% of polling places closed after droves of poll workers canceled due to coronavirus fears.
In Milwaukee, 97% of polling places closed after droves of poll workers canceled due to coronavirus fears.
The hardest-hit communities in Milwaukee: Predominantly African-American and Latinx precincts. Massively depressed voter turnout.
demos.org/blog/covid-19-…
demos.org/blog/covid-19-…
