In the Media

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story looking toward the 2022 midterm elections. 

Professor Larry Jacobs comments in this tribute to retiring political reporter Pat Kessler. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story on the career of retiring political reporter Pat Kessler. 

Professor Larry Jacobs comments in this story on President Trump's post-election behavior. 

Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the decision by two Iron Range lawmakers to work more closely with Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature. 

The Smart Politics blog, authored by Research Fellow Eric Ostermeier, is featured in this story. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story on whether President-elect Joe Biden will be successful in his attempts at bipartisanship. 

The Smart Politics blog, authored by Research Fellow Eric Ostermeier, is featured in this story. 

Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the moves by President-elect Joe Biden to address the coronavirus pandemic even before he takes office in January. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this post-election story on ballot counting. 

Professor Larry Jacobs explains the process of canvassing and certifying the vote in each of the 50 states, which takes place after Election Day. 

Professor Larry Jacobs discusses the process for a transition of power if Democrat Joe Biden wins the presidential election. 

Professor Larry Jacobs comments in this story on the likelihood of Minnesota legalizing recreational marijuana in the upcoming legislative session. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story explaining the process for early voting in Minnesota as Election Day approaches. 

Research Fellow Eric Ostermeier is quoted in this story on the odds of Minnesota voting for President Trump in the November election. 

Professor Larry Jacobs comments for this story looking at whether Minnesota's two houses of the Legislature are likely to remain politically divided after the November election.

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story on the higher numbers of Minnesota voters casting their ballots early this year.

Professor Larry Jacobs and researcher Eric Ostermeier are quoted in this story analyzing the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota between incumbent Democrat Tina Smith and Republican challenger Jason Lewis.

As the presidential candidates made their last campaign visits to Minnesota before the election, Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the chances of the state supporting President Donald Trump. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story explaining the process for absentee voting in Minnesota as Election Day approaches. 

Research Fellow Eric Ostermeier is quoted in this story on the likelihood of Minnesota voting for President Trump in the November election.