Election Day is almost here. For many, the stakes feel incredibly high for the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump.

We asked five UChicago scholars for their thoughts on numbers of key issues at the top of voters’ minds in the 2024 election, including the spread of misinformation, immigration, reproductive rights, the economy and foreign policy.

Misinformation about the candidates is only going to increase as we head towards Election Day. Even for experts, it is really hard to separate fact from fiction. My advice: Do your due diligence with what you are reading or seeing or hearing about the election. Does something sound off or untrue? Check your sources and, if you can, consult multiple trusted institutions and sources to form a more accurate picture of what is happening. Similarly, be on the lookout for scammers trying to cash in, such as asking for donations under the guise of real candidates.

Misinformation and security threats can hamper voters' abilities to be informed and cast their votes. This next election really can determine what the next era of American life will look like and so the stakes are high all around to make sure voters get accurate information and avoid security compromises.

Source: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/whats-stake-2024-election-according-uchicago-scholars