MSU experts: Breaking down the 2024 presidential and Michigan statewide election results

Michigan State University’s political science experts including Matt Grossmann, director of MSU’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, as well as Nura Sediqe and Meghan Wilson, assistant professors in the Department of Political Science followed the election closely. Here, they answer questions about how these trends and key demographic groups impacted the outcome.

Will Celebrity Endorsements Sway the Presidential Election?

With the race so close, will celebrity endorsements actually shift the outcome of the election by swaying undecided voters or increasing turnout? Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg, Newhouse director of the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, weighs in.

Election Day Prep: SMU Experts Ready to Roll

DALLAS (SMU) – These SMU faculty experts are available to share with journalists their analyses of the November 5 presidential election before and after balloting. A full list of experts on all topics is available here. CAL JILLSON 214-768-4321, [email protected] Election Day availability…

Election Night, Week Coverage: Rutgers Election and Political Experts Available

Rutgers University–New Brunswick has a range of faculty experts available through election night and post-election in areas of American politics, public opinion, elections and women in politics. Additional experts on campaign issues can be viewed here. David Greenberg, professor of history and of…

How Will Undecided Voters Affect the Presidential Election?

Undecided voters can be challenging to study since they typically make up such a small share of the electorate. Fortunately, the Cooperative Election Study (CES) has interviewed at least 60,000 Americans during each of the past several election cycles, giving us a sample of several thousand undecided voters in each election.

Bytes and Ballots: Cybersecurity expert shares how emerging digital threats could impact democracy

As the 2024 election cycle approaches, concerns about cybersecurity threats to election integrity are mounting. Professor Justin DelVecchio, PhD, a cybersecurity expert from Canisius University, is available to provide insights on emerging threats that could potentially jeopardize the upcoming elections. …

Democrats and Republicans agree on one thing: Censoring hate speech

In an era of intense polarization, Democrats and Republicans have historically, and mistakenly, believed that members of the other party prioritize protecting certain types or victims of hate speech over others based on stereotypes or their affiliation with those potentially vulnerable groups. New research from the University of Notre Dame, however, revealed that partisans generally agree on what to censor when it comes to the target, source and severity of hate speech.

Q&A: New book shows how innovation inequality fuels America’s political divide

Victor Menaldo, UW professor of political science, co-authored the forthcoming book, “U.S. Innovation Inequality and Trumpism.” The book focuses on how former President Donald Trump — like other populists that came before him — exploits ‘innovation inequality,” or the divide between areas that are more technologically advanced and those that aren’t.

How to Steal an Election: New UW course examines democracy’s vulnerability

James Long, University of Washington professor of political science, launched a new course this quarter. “How to Steal an Election” highlights the types of politicians who try to steal elections, and how and what can be done to secure them.

Insight into Massachusetts Ballot Question 5: Minimum wage for tipped workers

A report released today by the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life assesses the likely impact of Massachusetts Ballot Question 5, which would phase out the “tipped minimum wage.” If Question 5 passes, businesses will need to directly pay the full $15 minimum wage for their tipped workers.

False election information from AI chatbots — expert explains what to guard against and avoid

Anyone who uses artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chatbots or voice assistants for election information should know these tools might provide misleading or false information. Virginia Tech digital literacy expert Julia Feerrar makes recommendations for sorting AI-generated fiction from fact.

Insight on Massachusetts Ballot Question 2: Eliminating the MCAS graduation requirement

A report released today by the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life examines the core arguments for and against Massachusetts Ballot Question 2, which lets Massachusetts students graduate from high school without passing the 10th grade MCAS or otherwise proving their readiness to the state.

As election approaches, national poll shows which health topics concern older adults most

A new study shows what issues top older adults’ lists of health-related concerns going into this November’s election. Five of the top six issues that the highest percentage of older adults reported being very concerned about have to do with the cost of different kinds of health care.

Experts Available to Discuss Venezuelan Presidential Election

If you are covering the news surrounding the Presidential election results and ensuing controversy in Venezuela, please consider utilizing the knowledge and scholarship of the following experts from the University of Notre Dame, who specialize in Latin American political institutions: Scott Mainwaring, the Eugene P. and Helen…

CSUF Experts Available to Comment on President Biden’s Announcement and Endorsement of Vice President Harris

CSUF faculty members with expertise on presidential history, voter response, regional impact, Black history, and social media’s role in the election can comment on today’s announcement from President Joe Biden and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as a Democratic…

GW Expert Available: Influence of Redistricting Disputes on House Control in 2024

Redistricting disputes over new congressional lines could determine which party controls the House following the 2024 election. Such disputes were brought on by the delayed completion of the 2020 census due to pandemic-related obstacles as well as the 2019 Supreme…