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We find that in cities with non partisan elections there are more independent officials and -- among the partisan officials -- more officials from the minority party.

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We use it to learn the partisanship of all mayors and city councilors to then compare the partisan composition between cities with partisan and non partisan ballots.

We put together a very comprehensive list of local officials in ALL cities in the U.S. and merged it with individuals' information from voter files, as well as variables at the city level. This dataset is the result of massive efforts, work, and love (and we are happy to share it!)

Nonpartisan Ballots and the Partisanship of Who Serves in Office | The Journal of Politics: Vol 0, No ja

Brief pause from maternity leave to share that the article "Nonpartisan ballots and the partisanship of who serves in office", co-authored with the amazing Dan Butler and Adam Dynes, has just been accepted at @thejop.bsky.social: www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1...

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Michelle Torres @smtorres.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Go and meet my brilliant co-authors in a very exciting and interesting panel! We would love your feedback!

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Michelle Torres @smtorres.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Hands down the best, kindest, most competent, efficient, and human Chair in the world ever. Having you as one and learning from you was a true privilege, Ashley. Thank you for everything you've done for me and so many others! The best is yet to come :)

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Michelle Torres @smtorres.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

On my way to EPSA traveling with the newly minted ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR @homola.bsky.social! Couldn't be any prouder of and happier for this guy who happens to be my favorite researcher and human being 💜

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Michelle Torres @smtorres.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Enormous win! Beyond excited that I'll call César my colleague. Can't wait! #HSI #LatinosAssemble

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This award honors individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their field and a commitment to advancing knowledge and mentorship within the profession. Nomination Deadline: March 3, 2025 Nomination Form: ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Self-nominations are welcome.

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📣DEADLINE IS NEXT WEEK!📣 Call for Nominations: Midwest Women’s Caucus Early Career Award The Midwest Women’s Caucus invites nominations for the Early Career Award, recognizing outstanding research, teaching, and service contributions of early-career scholars (pre-tenure).

The Excellence in Mentoring Award

You can find out more about the Becky Morton & Tom Carsey Political Methodology Mentoring Award, including a list of past winners, here: polmeth.org/excellence-m.... Thank you for helping us recognize the work scholars have done to build our exceptional community. Spread the word!

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Nominations will be accepted through the end of the day on June 1. The committee is Jane Sumner (chair), Bryant Moy, Alex Coppock, and me. You can submit your nominations using this Google Form: z.umn.edu/SPMmentoring

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