How protection of public land shapes political strategies in the American West

By Erika Allen Wolters, Associate Professor of Political Science, Oregon State University
Monica Hubbard, Professor of Public Policy and Administration, Boise State University

Public lands are intricately woven into the fabric of America. Years of data confirms that a majority of Americans, regardless of their political beliefs, want public lands to remain in federal hands – though not everyone agrees on how exactly those lands should be managed. And while it’s not clear that public lands were a crucial factor in the 2026 midterm election results, survey data suggests that it is an important…

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