Dr. Chirstopher Towler
Dr. Christopher Towler is an Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Sacramento. His research focuses on American politics, race, ethnicity, and political movements. He examines progressive and far-right movements reacting to social change. Dr. Towler holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Washington and a B.A. from the University of Colorado. He has been a McNair Graduate Fellow and Ford Foundation Fellow. His work appears in leading journals and media outlets like Politico and The Washington Post. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics.
California State Voter Experience Survey Report
Dr. Christopher Towler’s presentation on the 2023 California State Voter Experience Survey highlighted key findings on voter awareness, engagement, and trust. The survey showed that many respondents, particularly Black and Latinx individuals, were unaware of the Secretary of State’s role in elections. Voter registration and turnout rates were higher among White respondents compared to other groups. While social media was a trusted information source for some non-White voters, email and text were generally distrusted. Towler emphasized the need for better voter education and efforts to build trust in the voting process, especially within the Latinx community.
