College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences (BCAS)
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 16:49:49
Major
Social Sciences - Div - Philosphy, Political Science & Economics Track
Honors Course
Honors Project
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2020
Abstract
This research will closely examine the past election, the 2016 Presidential Election because of the strict divide it created for voters and the political parties in power. The main research will be done through polls and research done during the 2016 election. This project will build off other research projects and papers that relate to voter confidence in a candidate. The project will begin with extensive research of past projects relating to the recent presidential election. I will also view news sources during the election and their polling data. I will also be studying the effect social media had on the election and what role candidate popularity on social media had on voter output. Lastly, I will be examining scholarly journals regarding this study and information that may pertain to my research as well as information that will further my research.
Research Sponsor
Ron Gelleny
First Reader
Terrance O'Sullivan
Second Reader
Nancy Marion
Honors Faculty Advisor
Ron Gelleny
Recommended Citation
Hilles, Kyle, "What factors drove voter support for Donald Trump in the 2016 Presidential election?" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1199.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1199