Daniel Bergan

Daniel Bergan is an associate professor in communication and public policy at Michigan State University, where he specializes in public opinion and experimental work on advocacy campaigns. He uses field experimental designs to test the impact of citizen contacts to policymakers on public policy. In recent work, he has also explored the sources of partisan polarization in public opinion. His academic publications have appeared in the Journal of Politics, Public Opinion Quarterly, the Journal of Communication, and other journals.

Research shows that communications from constituents can have a large impact on how legislators vote. But if you’re going to write to your legislator, you want to be sure to do your homework.
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