The Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues

The Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues


In a Republic Does a Citizen Have a Duty to Vote?

October 27, 2014

The 2014 elections will be held on November 4. Do American citizens have a duty to participate in this election? This debate will focus on whether there is such a duty from multiple perspectives. Participants include: Sarah Niebler, assistant professor of political science; David O’Connell, assistant professor of political science; Thomas Kozdron, class of 2018; Samantha Lodge, class of 2015; and Angeline Apostolou (moderator), class of 2015 This event is part of a new series titled Dickinson Debates sponsored by the Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues and the Student Senate Public Affairs Committee.