Clark U. Political Science Professor Boatright on Primaries

Radio Worcester’s Talk of the Commonwealth · Sep 3, 2026 · 21m

Clark University Political Science Professor Robert Boatright, author of "The Problem with Primary Voters" and co-editor of "Reforming Primary Elections," joined Hank on Massachusetts Primary Day to examine the structural challenges facing American primary elections. Professor Boatright draws on years of research using national voter file data to explain why primary electorates consistently fail to represent the broader population.