SGPP and the 2024 Election

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Get Involved | SGPP Election Events

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Date	Event	Time	Registration
Thursday, August 29th	Voter Registration Drive \| Honors College Courtyard	4:00pm - 6:00pm	Open to U of A students. No RSVP needed.
Wednesday, September 4th	Voter Registration Drive: Eegee's Included! \| Outside Social Sciences Building	1:30pm - 3:00pm	Open to U of A students. No RSVP needed.
Thursday, September 5th	Tucson Community Townhall on "Voting and Elections in Arizona" \| YWCA in Tucson	8:30am - 12:00pm	Community event. Registration is closed.
Tuesday, September 10th	Presidential Debate Viewing: Politics, food, and crafts \| CATalyst Data Studio in the Main Library	6:00pm - 7:30pm	Open to U of A students. Registration is closed.
Monday, September 23rd	Zoom with a Professional: Nina Beck, Attorney - Fair Elections Center	3:00pm - 3:50pm	Open to U of A students. Registration is closed.
Tuesday, October 1st	Vice Presidential Debate Viewing: Politics, food, and crafts \| CATalyst Data Studio in the Main Library	6:00pm - 7:30pm	Open to U of A students. Registration is closed.
Thursday, October 10th	SGPP Arizona Policy Lab Roundtable Series: US Democracy Under Threat? Examining the 2024 Election in an Era of Global Democratic Backsliding \| Hybrid. In-Person Location- ILC 150	6:00pm-7:30pm	Open to all. Registration is closed.
Monday, October 21st	Free Speech in Polarized Times: Healthy Discourse in the Classroom \| In-Person Location- ILC 120	3:00pm - 5:00pm	Open to all. Registration is closed.
Thursday, October 24th	SGPP Arizona Policy Lab Roundtable Series: Forecasting the Issues and Candidates that Will Define the 2024 Election \| Hybrid. In-Person Location- ILC 150	6:00pm-7:30pm	Open to all. Registration is closed.
Monday, October 28th	Navigating Academic Freedom and Free Speech on Campus: Legal Perspectives \| In-Person Location- ILC 120	3:00pm - 5:00pm	Open to all. Registration is closed.
Tuesday, October 29th	SGPP Arizona Policy Lab Roundtable Series: The Politics of Misinformation \| Union Kiva in the Student Union Memorial Center	6:00pm-7:30pm	Open to all. Registration is closed.
Tuesday, November 5th	Election Night Viewing: Politics, food, and activities \| CATalyst Studios in the Main Library	5:00pm- 8:00pm	Open to U of A students. Registration is closed.

Stay Informed | SGPP in the News and on the Election

SGPP faculty provided expertise in more than 2,200 news stories across broadcast, print, and online outlets, ranging from The New York Times and the BBC to consistent coverage in every Arizona outlet.

"How California's Embrace of a Tough-on-Crime Measure May Undo a Decade of Reform," Bolts, 11/25/24 (Bradley Bartos, Assistant Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"'It Felt Like an Uphill Battle All Year' Says Arizona Grassroots Leader," Capital & Main, 11/21/24 (Lisa Sanchez, Assistant Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"See how The Arizona Republic's voter projection compared to reality," The Arizona Republic, 11/21/24 (Christopher Weber, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Why abortion rights won in three states that voted for Trump," Time, 11/11/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Balance of Power: Trump Transition Taking Shape," Bloomberg, 11/8/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Disconnect of abortion rights cost Kamala Harris, as voters backed ballot measures but not the candidate who supported them," Cronkite News, 11/7/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"How President Trump's first term may influence his second," KOLD/KMSB-TV, 11/6/24 (Thomas Volgy, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"It's an Honor: The Impact of Polling in Election," W.A. Franke Honors College, 11/5/24 (Alex Braithwaite, Samara Klar, Chris Weber, School of Government & Public Policy)
"When will we know the presidential election results? A state-by-state guide," CBS News, 11/5/24 (Chris Weber, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"What do polls, early votes reveal about 2024 election in Arizona, a key swing state?" Miami Herald, 11/4/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"A U.S. election poll in Iowa is making waves. Can it predict the race?" Global News Canada, 11/4/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"The race for the Senate: Here are the top races to watch," NPR, 11/4/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Swing state spotlight: A look at the 7 battleground states," NewsNation, 11/4/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Young Men Could Cost Kamala Harris the Election," Newsweek, 11/3/24 (Frank Gonzalez, Associate Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"As U.S. election polls show tight race, 'take a breath,' experts say," Global News Canada, 11/1/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Could abortion hold the keys to the White House for Kamala Harris?," France 24/Agence France-Presse, 11/1/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Arizona Proposition 314: Border solution or banned law re-do?," NewsNation, 10/23/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Wildcat Town Hall tackles tough questions about effective democracy and voting," The Daily Wildcat, 10/23/24 (School of Government & Public Policy)
"Republican see hints of an early voting edge in marked turnaround from 2020," Washington Examiner, 10/22/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"A quick guide to swing state Arizona," BBC, 10/21/24, (Lisa Sanchez, Assistant Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Arizona official who delayed 2022 election certification pleads guilty," The Associated Press, 10/21/24 (Thomas Volgy, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Douglas Emhoff, cet avocat qui partage la vie de Kamala Harris," Madame Figaro, 10/18/24 (Lori Poloni-Staudinger, Dean, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences \| Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Desert deciders: Arizona stands at center of 2024 political universe," Washington Examiner, 10/18/24 (Lisa Sanchez, Assistant Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Experts: Voter fatigue expected from heavy political messaging in Arizona," KOLD-TV, 10/17/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Partisan politics to blame for the nation's 'flawed democracy' status," The Daily Wildcat, 10/14/24 (School of Government & Public Policy)
"Why is Kari Lake doing badly in a state that Donald Trump will probably win," The Boston Globe, 10/14/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Harris, Trump focus on Arizona as early voting kicks off," Spectrum News, 10/10/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Between the big lie and the border, hangs Arizona's electoral prize," Melbourne Age, 10/7/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"It could all depend on Arizona," The New Yorker, 10/4/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
“Young voters: Driven or disillusioned?,” UA Now, 10/3/24 (Frank Gonzalez, Associate Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
“Political awareness takes center stage as SGPP host VP debate viewing,” The Daily Wildcat, 10/2/24 (School of Government & Public Policy)
"The Truth Above Everything Else: Misinformation and the Election," The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson, 9/21/24 (Yotam Shmargad, Associate Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Philosophy, COVID," New Frontiers by AZPM, 9/17/24 (Yotam Shmargad, Associate Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"UA students react to Harris vs Trump debate," KVOA-TV, 9/10/24 (School of Government & Public Policy)
"Hispanic voters give Harris edge on health care and climate," Reuters, 9/3/24 (Lisa Sanchez, Assistant Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"From the sunbelt to the swing states: The impact of the Jewish vote," Battleground, 8/30/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"The Show: Analysis shows young women are getting more liberal in their political views," KJZZ-Radio, 8/28/24 Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Abortion on the Ballot in Arizona," Bloomberg, 8/26/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Balance of Power: Harris fundraising push continues post-convention," Bloomberg, 8/26/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Battleground: The road to 270," WNYW-TV, 8/20/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Arizona's abortion ballot measure could affect the election," Time, 8/13/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"One small step for Democrats, one giant leap for Mark Kelly," National Journal, 8/12/24 (Lori Poloni-Staudinger, SBS Dean, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Why selecting Tim Walz was smart," Post Alley (Seattle), 8/11/24 (Barbara Norrander, Emeritus Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"This year, millions of Americans are expected to vote by mail," Spectrum News, 8/2/24 (Samara Klar, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Here's how many uncounted ballots remain in Arizona Senate GOP primary," Arizona Republic, 7/30/24 (Christopher Weber, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"University of Arizona political scholar on Biden's legacy," KVOA-TV, 7/22/24 (Chad Westerland, Associate Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Why we have conventions and how they work," Time, 7/15/24 (Barbara Norrander, Emeritus Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Former White House press secretary says assassination attempt on Trump could bring out more voters," KGUN, 7/15/24 (Pete Seat, Adjunct Instructor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Swing state analysis: Top issues for Arizona voters in the 2024 presidential election," Fox News, 7/5/24 (Thomas Volgy, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"How Biden can win over young Latinos," The New York Times, 7/5/24 (Lisa Sanchez, Assistant Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Supreme Court rules presidents have immunity for official acts," KVOA-TV, 7/2/24 (Chad Westerland, Associate Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)
"Why the swing state faith voters who really matter in 2024 aren't evangelicals," Religion News Service, 6/25/24 (Thomas Volgy, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy)