Highlighting GVPT Professor Michael Hanmer’s Expertise During the 2024 Election Season

Professor Michael Hanmer, a leading voice in political science and Director of the Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement (CDCE), has been at the forefront of discussions surrounding this election season. Here are some highlights of his recent contributions:

  • Washington Examiner Feature — Discussed the Democratic Party’s challenges and optimism as it heads to the 2024 convention, reflecting on the scars of the 2016 Hillary Clinton loss. Read more here.

  • Newsweek Interview — He provided expert analysis on interpreting the results of a new survey predicting the likely winner of the presidential election. Read more here.

  • WMAR2News Interview — Shared insights on what it’s like to teach politics on a college campus during an election year. Watch the interview here.

  • Civic Transition Toolkit Collaboration — Spoke with Maryland’s Secretary of Appointments, Tisha Edwards, about the collaboratively developed Civic Transition Toolkit.

  • The Hill Feature — Provided expert commentary on when the public should expect to receive the final results of the presidential election. Read more here.

  • E&E News Feature — Discussed the implications of President Biden’s 2022 climate law, particularly in its impact on swing states. Read more here.

  • Essence — Shared his thoughts on Black women in politics and their growing influence, specifically highlighting Angela Alsobrooks. Read more here

  • Washington Examiner — Analysis on how the "Blue Wall Trio" states are expected to vote in the 2024 elections. Read more here

Professor Hanmer’s continued engagement with the media and his impactful research contribute greatly to the GVPT Department’s presence in the public sphere. We commend his contributions to political discourse during this critical election year.

Published on Thu, 11/07/2024 - 11:23