In SOC 150, canvassing counts toward the grade

Students in the course SOC 150 “The 2026 U.S. Election: How to Understand and Participate” did what the syllabus requires before last Tuesday’s election. They had to register to vote, if eligible, then canvass or phone bank. Last Tuesday’s midterm election put all 435 U.S. House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships on the ballot, according to Ballotpedia. The syllabus calls the fieldwork “the most important part of the class,” alongside readings on democracy, voting rights, polling and elections. Taught by sociology professor Michael Rosenfeld, 42 students are enrolled in the course across its cross-listings as of Oct. 31, according to Stanford Navigator. Every eligible student had to register and vote, which counts for 10% of the final grade, according to the syllabus. Students who cannot vote receive full credit for that portion but must still canvass or phone bank, Rosenfeld wrote to The Daily.

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