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As races heat up, issues raised on the campaign trail become more pointed and ever more important to analyze. This curated list of USC professors and researchers are following the current election, and are ready to lend their academic expertise for added insight and context on a range of topics.

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47 USC Election Experts

Morris Levy

Expert in immigration policy and voter ID laws

Demographics, Elections, Immigration, , Voters

Abby Wood

Expert in Citizen’s United and political spending

Elections, Politics

Patrick James

Expert on Canada, Middle East conflict and U.S. politics

Elections, Foreign Policy, National Security, Politics

William G. Tierney

Expert on higher education, including policy, faculty, culture and minorities

Education, Elections,

Dana Chinn

Expert in media/web analytics, the evolution of the news industry and online journalism

Elections, Media

John G. Matsusaka

Political economist focusing on government budgets and taxes, initiatives and referendums

Budget, Campaign Finance, Elections, Taxes

Gordon Stables

Expert in debating, argumentation, advocacy, political communication and public diplomacy

Elections, Media, Politics

Edward McCaffery

Edward J. McCaffery

Expert on tax law, election and voting reform, and estate taxes

Economy, Elections, Politics, Role of Government

Paul Lichterman

Expert in culture, religion, politics and social movements

Elections, Role of Government, , Voters

Deborah MacInnis

Expert in branding and consumer behavior, decision-making and information processing

Branding, Elections

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Election News

As few as 1 in 10 homeless people vote in elections — here’s why
The lingering idea that a person must have a residence works against homeless people's ability to vote, a USC Price survey finds.
The USC alumni who aim to make voting cool
USC Gould alumni boost civic participation with Rock the Vote and I Am a Voter.
USC, Google and other partners aim to help get election info to voters
The nonpartisan Voter Communications Task Force focuses on identifying and helping others implement the best ways to communicate reliable election information to already registered voters.
From deepfakes to fake news, an array of influences aim to shape voter decisions
As the U.S. prepares for a hugely consequential election, numerous forces are lining up to potentially manipulate voters. USC experts discuss the barrage of influences on today's voting public.
As election nears, USC-led cybersecurity initiative pivots to voter education and access
The Google-funded USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative has held workshops for officials around the country, bracing them for cyberthreats. Now, they are channeling their efforts into helping voters.