Stephen has served as the Director of Research for More in Common since the organization’s founding in 2016, overseeing studies on the psychology of political division in nine countries. Prior to joining More in Common, Stephen conducted public opinion research for Fortune 100 companies, United Nations agencies, electoral campaigns and political movements. Stephen speaks frequently at national and international conferences, has taken caller questions on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal and appears regularly on CPR’s Colorado Matters to discuss politics and polarization. He holds a master’s degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
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Favorite MiC Finding:
Among Republicans, trust in election officials doubled after the 2024 election. Prior to the election, 24% expressed trust, versus 50% today.
Source: The Priority Gap
Why: To me, this suggests that election distrust was at least partly an expression of contempt for the Biden administration--a form of protest, rather than a deeply held conviction. And I think that's good news!