Why Voters Vote with Ryan Gravatt

About this episode

This episode explores the motivations and behaviors of voters through insights from a nationwide survey.

Sherry Sylvester and Raconteur Media CEO Ryan Gravatt look deep into the minds of voters with groundbreaking insights from a new nationwide survey. The data reveals what motivates voters, what turns them off, and how they choose candidates. From debunking the impact of celebrity endorsements to exploring the power of authenticity in campaigns, this episode uncovers surprising truths about voter behavior and its impact on elections and public policy. Subscribe to the 9th & Congress newsletter and weekly Winners & Losers: https://www.texaspolicy.com/9thandcongress/

People in this episode

Host: Sherry Sylvester

Guest: Ryan Gravatt

Topics covered

• voter behavior
• elections
• public policy
• authenticity in campaigns
• celebrity endorsements

Keywords

• voter motivation
• election insights
• public policy
• celebrity endorsements
• authenticity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Raconteur Media, Texas Public Policy Foundation

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