The UChicago Election Hub is a one-stop resource for journalists covering the 2020 election. The site includes faculty experts on election and policy issues, polling data and research, as well as feature stories, resources for students and upcoming virtual events. Reporters can contact Colleen Mastony and Mary Naset to arrange interviews with experts, all of whom are part of the UChicago Academic Communicators Network.
Election Experts
Democracy
William Howell
Professor in American Politics, director of the Center for Effective Government and expert on presidential power
Congress
Ruth Bloch Rubin
Expert on legislative institutions, political parties, and American political development
Voting Access
Reuben Jonathan Miller
Expert on civic engagement of formerly incarcerated individuals
Legal Challenges
Jonathan Masur
Expert on regulatory and administrative law
Data & Polling
Nico Marchio
Expert on polling, data and elections
Feature Stories
Latest features, research, and Q&A’s from across campus.
What Russian election interference might look like in 2020
What does Vladimir Putin have to gain from meddling? Konstantin Sonin explains.
Does the Electoral College need to be reformed?
UChicago Scholar discusses ways to make voting process more democratic
Kids debate shows candidates what civil discourse looks like
Nonprofit founded by UChicago alumni teaches students essential skills through mock debate
Staying safe on Election Day
UChicago Medicine infectious diseases expert shares tips for safely voting during a pandemic
Podcasts
Latest episodes from the UChicago Podcast Network