"Analyzing the 2020 Presidential Election & the Second-Generation" by Olivia Sacco
 

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

Spring 5-7-2025

Faculty Advisor(s)

Dr. Lewis Luartz

Abstract

What impact does second-generation immigrant status have on vote choice in the 2020 presidential election? The research surrounding this issue suggests a strong relationship between immigrants and their support for the Democratic Party. However, it often neglects the political behavior of their children, the second-generation. Immigration and its generational effects on political behavior is both a fascinating and increasingly critical phenomena to understand. By studying a presidential election like that of 2020, I aim to establish the second generation’s preference towards the Democratic Party and its candidate, Joe Biden. Using the American National Election Studies (ANES) 2020 Dataset and logistic regression, I explored the relationship between the status of an individual as second-generation and voting behavior. My findings suggested a strong correlation between one’s status as a child of immigrants and their support for a Democratic candidate. This provides an important concept about the voting behavior of this demographic, especially as they become a larger portion of the national electorate. By understanding this behavior, we can better predict or challenge future political conceptions about this group.

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Presented at the Spring 2025 Student Scholar Symposium at Chapman University.

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