Educational Polarization in American Politics: More than Just a Diploma Divide
Published online on April 16, 2026
Abstract
American Politics Research, Volume 54, Issue 4, Page 512-525, July 2026.
The American electorate is divided along educational lines. The 2024 presidential election was marked by the largest-ever educational divide in vote choice. Typically, we frame this divide as a split between people with college degrees and those without. ...
The American electorate is divided along educational lines. The 2024 presidential election was marked by the largest-ever educational divide in vote choice. Typically, we frame this divide as a split between people with college degrees and those without. ...