Voter Preference and Governor Agenda Alignment Data

This dataset supports replication for research analyzing the alignment between voter preferences and gubernatorial agendas. The data was authored by Benjamin Noble and is hosted by the Harvard Dataverse. The specific row count, column count, and data structure are not detailed in the available metadata.

Use Cases

• Analyze the relationship between voter preference metrics and governor agenda items to test for alignment.
• Examine temporal patterns in agenda-setting relative to shifts in public opinion data.
• Conduct comparative analysis across different states or gubernatorial terms using provided identifiers.

Strengths

• Data is associated with a peer-reviewed research publication, indicating academic rigor.
• Hosted on the Harvard Dataverse platform, which provides a stable repository and citation mechanism.
• The dataset was last updated in February 2026, suggesting recent maintenance.

Limitations

• The core metadata lacks specifics on rows, columns, file formats, and sample data, hindering initial assessment.
• Without column names or a data dictionary, the analytical scope and variable definitions are unclear.
• The license terms are unspecified, which may restrict certain types of reuse or redistribution.

Provenance

Source

Harvard Dataverse.

Collection Method

Created as replication data for academic research.

Freshness

Last updated on 2026-02-09.