In the Media

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. 

KSTP
July 19, 2022

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.

LA Progressive
July 8, 2022

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. 

The Guardian
July 3, 2022

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."

Star Tribune
June 11, 2022

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. 

KMSP
May 31, 2022

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. 

Star Tribune
May 4, 2022

Professor Larry Jacobs was a guest on this program, discussing his new book, Democracy Under Fire: Donald Trump and the Breaking of American History.

MPR News
April 22, 2022