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 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 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."
Professor Larry Jacobs discusses the pros and cons of approval voting, a system that allows people to vote for as many candidates as they like in a given race. It's being tried in Fargo, ND.
DFL Gov. Tim Walz and GOP challenger Scott Jensen face only token opposition from other candidates in the leadup to November’s election after two others drop out of the race. That's just how the two parties wanted it, Professor Larry Jacobs said in this interview.
This commentary arguing against a full-time Minnesota State Legislature mentions a Humphrey School report that examines the influence granted to large political contributors at the Legislature, including the opportunity to shape legislation.
Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story on the dynamics of Republican Party primaries across the country, where candidates often pivot to more extreme positions to attract votes.
A recap of an event hosted by the Humphrey School’s Election Administration program, on how election officials across the country can combat misinformation about the voting process.
In this commentary, Professor Larry Jacobs discusses why American politics are growing ever more extreme — and argues that democracy itself is under siege
President Joe Biden is "walking a tightrope." Professor Larry Jacobs says in this story, when it comes to his use of executive orders to address his administration's priorities while trying to avoid Republican criticism.
Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story analyzing Donald Trump's influence as he endorses candidates in upcoming primaries across the country.