November 8th is Election Day, and depending on where you live, you might be experiencing a very competitive election, with lots of ads and mailers coming to you about the candidates – or you might live in a non-competitive district, where you rarely see information about the candidates. This week, join me as I chat with Lia Merivaki (Mississippi State University) and Mara Suttmann-Lea (Connecticut College) about their research regarding how different states' election officials are encouraging people to register and vote, and what activities are paying off for stimulating participation in our political process.