Voting with the Las Vegas Raiders: The Impact of Allegiant Stadium as a Polling Location in 2024
Sports facilities are uniquely positioned to provide an enjoyable voting experience and strengthen civic engagement. A new report by Tova Wang, Director of Research Projects in Democratic Practice, explores the impact of stadium voting in 2024 at Allegiant Stadium, drawing widespread, bipartisan support from voters and election officials and strengthening the relationship between the Las Vegas Raiders and the surrounding community.
In the 2024 general election, Allegiant Stadium drew over 4,200 voters to cast their ballots on Election Day, demonstrating the unique position of stadium facilities to provide an enjoyable voting experience and strengthen civic engagement. Voters at Allegiant Stadium were younger and more likely to be first-time voters compared to other polling locations in Clark County, with the experience drawing widespread, bipartisan support from voters, election officials, and the Las Vegas Raiders. This report explores the benefits of stadium voting by harnessing the power of sports to shape the fan-voter experience.
Tova Wang is the Director of Research Projects in Democratic Practice at the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation.
The views expressed in this article are those of the author alone and do not necessarily represent the positions of the Ash Center or its affiliates.
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Surveying Sportsmanship as a Framework for Civility
Sports may seem far removed from the challenges facing American democracy, but both rely on a shared commitment to rules, competition, and respect for opponents. As political polarization deepens, some scholars are looking beyond traditional civic institutions and asking whether the values that govern athletics can help strengthen democratic life. New research from the Ronald Reagan Center on Civility and Democracy suggests the answer may be yes.
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