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Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story on the political implications of the Supreme Court ruling that overturned legalized abortion. "When Republicans are talking about abortion, they are doing Democrats a favor," he said. 

Professor Larry Jacobs comments in this story that Democrats in Minnesota have a huge advantage in fundraising for statewide races, and that holds true for the gubernatorial race between incumbent DFLer Tim Walz and his Republican challenger Scott Jensen.

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this profile of Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota's 6th District.  

Researcher Eric Ostermeier is quoted in this story noting the slim margin of victory for U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar in the August 9 primary election. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story on how recent accomplishments of the Biden administration will impact the outcome of the midterm elections in November. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this story on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s primary election challenge. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this preview of Minnesota's primary election on August 9, 2022. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this story previewing Minnesota's August primary election (video version).

This editorial promoted a forum, A Better Path to Achieving Public Safety, hosted by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance and prominent political analyst Norm Ornstein.

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this story on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s primary election challenge. 

Professor Larry Jacobs talks about the politics of apologies in this story about controversial remarks made by a Minneapolis City Council member. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story on the campaign fundraising to date in the Minnesota governor's race. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story on the importance of the abortion issue in the race for Minnesota governor between incumbent DFLer Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen. 

Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the political comeback attempt by former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who is running for a seat in Congress. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story looking forward to a Supreme Court case next fall, centered on the independent state legislature theory, which could gut the modern system of checks and balances that govern state elections.

In this commentary, Professor Larry Jacobs argues that flaws in the primary election process opened the door to Donald Trump’s nomination in 2016, despite the widespread opposition of Republican leaders.

Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story on whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will benefit from the ongoing controversies surrounding former President Donald Trump. 

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story examining the political fortunes of the Democratic Party over the past year. 

Professor Larry Jacobs comments in this story on U.S. Rep. Angie Craig's reelection campaign against Republican challenger Tyler Kistner. 

Professor Larry Jacobs says in this story that Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen's opposition to legalized abortion could hurt him in the general election match-up against DFL incumbent Tim Walz, now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. 

Professor Larry Jacobs says Minnesota voters are feeling nervous about rising inflation in general, and gasoline prices specifically. To win the election this fall, he says, candidates “have to respond to this deep, deep anxiety."