V-Dem: Political Equality
The Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Project is gearing up for its next annual survey of the politics of 202 countries across the world. Since 2014, I have been invited to contribute to the award-winning V-Dem dataset as one of the country experts. The V-Dem Project...
Democracy Was On the Ballot—And Democracy Won
In all the battleground state races for governor, secretary of state, or attorney general, the election deniers lost. Here’s why that’s healthy for democracy.
51 Seats Versus 50 in the US Senate: Why It Matters
Does the Georgia US Senate runoff election on Dec 6 matter? Yes! Here’s why the Dems will have more power with a re-elected Senator Warnock and 51 Senators.
The 2022 Race for the US Senate: Pennsylvania
Welcome to the race for the US Senate seat for Pennsylvania! This race for an open seat pits Democrat John Fetterman against Republican Mehmet Oz.
The 2022 Race for the US Senate: Ohio
Welcome to the race for the US Senate seat for Ohio! This race for an open seat pits Democrat Tim Ryan against Republican J.D. Vance.
The 2022 Race for the US Senate: North Carolina
Welcome to the race for the US Senate seat for North Carolina! This race for an open seat pits the Democrat Cheri Beasley against the Republican Ted Budd.
The 2022 Race for the US Senate: Florida
Welcome to the race for the US Senate seat for Florida! This race pits incumbent Marco Rubio, a Republican, against challenger Val Demings, a Democrat.
Live TV US Midterm 2018 Analysis
Live TV election analysis of the 2018 midterm on Al Jazeera, discussing the success of women candidates, voter turnout & barriers, health care & immigration.
The 2022 Race for the US Senate: Wisconsin
Welcome to the race for the US Senate seat for Wisconsin! This race pits the incumbent Ron Johnson (R) against the challenger Mandela Barnes (D).
The 2022 Race for the US Senate: New Hampshire
Welcome to the race for the US Senate seat for New Hampshire! This race pits the incumbent Maggie Hassan against the challenger Don Bolduc.