There’s a spring election tomorrow, so host Patty Peltekos delves into the wide expanse of election-related issues in Wisconsin. The basics: How do I vote? Do I need voter identification? Who’s on my ballot? What’s the state referendum about? The abstract: How is voting in Wisconsin different than other states? Will my vote count? What […]
Understanding election factors with Barry Burden
Amidst all of the political buzz with the general election this fall, the Elections Research Center at UW fosters academic analysis of national and state elections to further the scholarly understanding of factors that influence voter decision-making and election outcomes. Today guest host Mike Wagner talks with director Barry Burden about the center and their […]
Wisconsin Gerrymander Trial Could Be “Precedent-Setting,” ...
Barry Burden speaks with WORT’s Darien Lamen about why a Wisconsin trial could set a new precedent for the way voting maps are drawn across the country.
Barry Burden & the Election Research Center
Who will receive the nominations for the general election next year? What will Wisconsin’s role be in this election? Today guest host Mike Wagner spoke with Barry Burden, a Political Science professor at UW-Madison and director of the Elections Research Center at UW. They discussed the Center, presidential electoral politics and predictions, the WI senate race and more.
2014 Midterm Elections
Would you like updates on the state and national elections? How are campaign ads factoring into this year’s elections? Check out this edition of A Public Affair to find out more!
