Madison Reporter

Experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are offering insights on key issues surrounding the 2024 election, including national and state races, polling, and political communication. The university has assembled a team of experts to provide analysis and commentary.

Andrene Wright, an assistant professor of African American Studies, specializes in Black political behavior, identity politics, and urban politics. Franciska Coleman, an Assistant Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Wisconsin Law School, focuses on multiracial democracy through political theory and First Amendment law.

The State Democracy Research Initiative is co-directed by Robert Yablon and Miriam Seifter. It promotes research on state-level democracy and public law. Dominique Broussard from the Department of Life Sciences Communication provides expertise in media and policy communication.

Sedona Chinn offers insights into social media's influence on politics as an assistant professor in life sciences communication. Barry Burden, director of the Elections Research Center, discusses swing states and voter turnout dynamics.

Allison Prasch addresses political communication as an associate professor in rhetoric, while Michael Wagner explores elections and public opinion as a professor in journalism.

The Center for Communication and Civic Renewal (CCCR) conducts interdisciplinary research to understand public opinion using various social science methods. It is led by Faculty Director Michael Wagner and Research Director Dhavan Shah. Dr. Nathan Kalmoe serves as Executive Administrative Director.

A live shot broadcast studio is available on campus for media engagements with UW–Madison experts.