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Arguments For and Against On Cycle Timing
For
01
On-cycle elections are easier.
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Voters only need to vote once in one election rather than many times in many elections
02
On-cycle elections are popular
03
On-cycle elections increase turnout
04
On-cycle elections make turnout more representative of the underlying population
05
On-cycle elections make government more responsive to the median resident
06
On-cycle elections reduce the influence of special interests
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On-cycle elections reduce racial inequalities in voting and representation
08
On-cycle elections save money by reducing election administration costs
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On-cycle elections reduce the burden on election administrators
Against
01
On-cycle elections lead to longer, more confusing ballots
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On-cycle elections increase ballot drop-off and reduce turnout
03
On-cycle elections reduce attention to local elections
04
On-cycle elections help incumbents win
05
On-cycle elections are more partisan
06
On-cycle elections increase the burden on election administrators
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