Political Violence and the 2024 Presidential Election

As the United States reflects on an attempt to assassinate Donald Trump, more Americans have expressed concern with rising political violence in the country. This webinar convenes scholars and practitioners in a conversation about how to de-escalate and sideline election-related violence. Drawing on historical and comparative scholarly research and practical experience, our panelists articulate what we know about the causes, dynamics, and reduction of election-related violence in deeply polarized contexts.

Speakers include:

• Hardy Merriman, President, International Center on Nonviolent Conflict; Author of “Harnessing Our Power to End Political Violence (HOPE)”
• Lilliana Mason, Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University, Co-author of Radical American Partisanship: Mapping Violent Hostility, Its Causes, and the Consequences for American Democracy
• Sarah Birch, Professor of Political Science at King’s College London and author of Electoral Violence, Corruption, and Political Order
• Erica Chenoweth (Moderator), Academic Dean for Faculty Engagement and the Frank Stanton Professor of the First Amendment at the Harvard Kennedy School

About the Series

This webinar is part of the 2024 U.S. Election Webinar series sponsored by the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. As the United States prepares to head to the polls in November, this series will convene scholars and practitioners to discuss down-ballot issues, election administration, election security, voter trends, and more.

Event Details

This event is online only, and registration is required. A recording will be made available after the event’s conclusion.

The Ash Center encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in its events. Should you wish to enquire about an accommodation, please contact our events team at info@ash.harvard.edu prior to the event.