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The forums will address concerns like the fairness of the electoral college, allegations of election fraud and the spread of misinformation.

Young voters cite Harris’ tone and substance more than race, ethnicity or gender.

UCLA experts address the unanticipated statehouse drama and Gov. Newsom’s project to lower gas prices through increased oil refinery oversight. 

Clean energy tax credits can make or break megatons of emissions, says UCLA Law professor Kimberly Clausing.

UCLA law professor Kimberly Clausing looks at the potential national and global impacts of the economic proposals making headlines.

The former president’s use of violent vocabulary has increased over time.

UCLA’s Kimberlé Crenshaw, an expert on civil rights and constitutional law, weighs in on how the right and left view the candidate.

Over the past 15 years, Harris has made multiple appearances on campus, and faculty experts have unpacked her groundbreaking career.

Legal scholars analyze the implications of the presidential immunity case and other decisions.

After the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, social media rumors quickly transformed into conspiracy theories on both sides of the political spectrum.

How Victor Shi took up the crusade to get Gen Z out of apathy and into the voting booth — and became a social media star in the process.

Students gain a better understanding of their ballots through collaborative exercise.

A UCLA study found that private funding for COVID-related polling site accommodations like Plexiglass dividers and more counting machines did not sway the outcome.

The UCLA researcher will explore why a mostly moderate public is represented by increasingly polarized elected officials.

Los Angeles’ chief elected official spoke at the April 17 gathering of scholars, civic leaders and the philanthropic community.

Concerns over the high cost of living weighed on the overall rating as renters feel especially pessimistic about their futures.

The UCLA professor explains key election issues, voter ‘calcification’ and why 2024 might resemble 2016 and 2020.

UCLA political scientist Chris Tausanovitch says immigration reform and what happens at the border will continue to be major talking points for both parties.

Four UCLA professors are helping lead the charge in protecting our democracy.

Six faculty members and researchers are conducting projects from Botswana to Japan, expanding and deepening the university’s global engagement.

Immigration is the top voter issue. But UCLA experts say the news media often overlook the bigger issues surrounding immigration and the border.

In a new book, the law professor and voting rights expert argues for a constitutional amendment affirming the right to vote.

Eminent policymakers and scholars from across the country came together to explore law and policy challenges through a Latina lens.

The report is aimed at ensuring access to the ballot for all eligible voters and enhancing the public’s confidence in the fairness of the election.

As California’s secretary of state, Shirley Weber fights — for diversity and inclusion, for education, and to make sure every vote counts.