In the Media

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story that looks at the upcoming vote in Minneapolis on whether to replace the police department with a new Department of Public Safety, and how it is sharply dividing Democrats along ideological lines. 

This story looks at the issues driving several high-profile mayoral campaigns across the country. Professor Larry Jacobs discusses the racial politics dominating the race in Minneapolis.

Professor Larry Jacobs said in this story he’s concerned about some Republicans continuing to cast doubt on the integrity of election results, saying “it’s a very damaging and corrosive pattern that’s now accelerating.”

Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the continued political power of the NRA gun lobbying group after it forced President Biden to drop his choice to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was a guest on Almanac's weekly political roundup. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed about the potential political fallout of the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story on the possibility that Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm could be fired from her job.

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story on whether President Biden’s handling of recent crises is similar to Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda.

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this story on the new census numbers released last week, and how the data could affect the redrawing of political boundaries before next year’s elections.

Professor Larry Jacobs said he's concerned about the backlash against local election officials amidst false claims of fraud in the 2020 election. 

A Smart Politics column by researcher Eric Ostermeier, regarding the odds of U.S. Rep. Ron Kind winning re-election in 2022, was republished by Urban Milwaukee.

This commentary highlights research conducted by Professor Larry Jacobs into the levels of independent expenditures in the 2018 campaign season in Minnesota. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story on the politics surrounding President Biden's choice to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

“Clearly Washington today is not capable of getting to the truth,” said Professor Larry Jacobs in this article examining the conflict between Democratic and Republican leaders in the U.S. House over creation of a special committee to study the January 6 insurrection.  

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story looking at how economic issues might impact the 2022 midterm elections. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story analyzing the relationship between President Biden and the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this story on the competition among several DFL candidates in the race for Minneapolis mayor. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this preview of the special legislative session, during which lawmakers are working to finalize the next two-year state budget.

MPR News Presents aired a Humphrey School event featuring three elections experts discussing recent changes in election laws around the country. 

MPR News Presents aired a Humphrey School event featuring Frances Lee, political scientist at Princeton University, discussing the extent of the partisan divide in Congress. Professor Larry Jacobs was the moderator.

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story on how Texas is becoming the the bulwark of Republican opposition to President Joe Biden’s administration.