"This could get quite messy," notes Elaine Kamarck, given that the schedule of Trump's trials is the same as the schedule of the presidential election. voanews.com/a/trump-is-boo…

Before the end of the decade, voters under the age of 45 will be the largest voting bloc in the United States. How will they impact the future of American elections? Join our webinar on Sep. 12 and use #YoungerVoters to ask questions! Register here: ⬇️ brookings.edu/events/how-you…

On Nov. 9 at 2 PM EDT, I'll be joining moderator EJ Dionne and a panel of experts (Ramesh Ponnuru, Zach Montellaro, and Charlotte Rene Woods) to discuss the results of the 2023 off-year elections and their implications as we head into 2024. Register here: brookings.edu/events/what-do…

What do the 2023 off-year elections mean for 2024? Join a panel discussion (moderated by EJ Dionne) featuring Elaine Kamarck, Ramesh Ponnuru, Charlotte Rene Woods, and Zach Montellaro this Thursday, Nov. 9 at 2PM EST. Submit questions at #2023Elections! Register: brookings.edu/events/what-do…

Zach Montellaro Ramesh Ponnuru Nikki Haley .Elaine Kamarck: Abortion is still an enormous motivator when it comes to elections. But it hinges on one condition: It has to be front and center on the agenda. #2023Elections brookings.edu/events/what-do…

It looks like Congress may have the two-thirds vote necessary to expel George Santos from the House of Representatives — making him only the sixth member to be expelled from office in over 200 years. brookings.edu/articles/georg…

We are one month away from the first contest in the 2024 presidential primaries! Join us tomorrow at 2PM EST for a webinar to discuss front-runners, key issues, and what these contests tell us about the race ahead. #PresidentialPrimaries Register: brookings.edu/events/the-202…

Young women have become significantly more liberal and embraced “anti-patriarchal” values over the last decade, while young men have stayed relatively the same, note Elaine Kamarck and Jordan Muchnick. brookings.edu/articles/the-g…

"Elaine Kamarck and Muchnick note the conflicting possibilities: 'There are more women than men in the country, they make up a larger portion of the electorate, they are more motivated to vote, and vote blue.'" Via The New York Times: nytimes.com/2024/05/29/opi…

Women are fairly evenly distributed across the U.S. and have the potential to determine the outcome in crucial swing states. Some are likely to conclude that Trump doesn't have the character to lead, and that could be decisive in the general election. brookings.edu/articles/the-t…

It's a very sad moment in American history. What makes it even sadder is that half of the country absolutely believes that Trump is guilty, and the other half absolutely believes that he isn't, says Elaine Kamarck. npr.org/2024/05/31/nx-…

Legislation cannot deal effectively with the myriad medical issues that arise from pregnancy. On June 13, join us as a panel of medical and policy experts discuss how we can address abortion access as a medical issue rather than a legislative one. RSVP: brookings.edu/events/abortio…

"...if worries about President Biden’s ability to run and to serve continue to grow, along with fears of handing the presidency over to Donald Trump, some delegates may find themselves tempted to vote for someone else." - Elaine Kamarck brookings.edu/articles/are-c…

"Trump is not interested in expanding his base...He's looking for someone who will say exactly what he says on just about everything. And that's what he got with @JDVance1." Read more by Elaine Kamarck: brookings.edu/articles/trump…

.Elaine Kamarck on the DNC and RNC: The RNC made clear that Republicans are now a one-person party. This is cause for concern, as it takes more than one person to run a government and to be reflective of the country.

In just three weeks, the Democratic Party went from debating Biden’s future to rallying behind Kamala Harris. Elaine Kamarck explains how Harris achieved a modern political miracle. brookings.edu/articles/how-d…

Starting today at 10 AM EDT! 📢 RSVP now to hear Elaine Kamarck and Darrell West discuss how you can protect yourself from disinformation in today's political climate: brookings.edu/events/strateg…

Whether this year’s vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz will matter is a question we will soon find out. Elaine Kamarck reviews the history of VP debates to assess whether or not they make a difference. brookings.edu/articles/will-…

How widespread is election fraud in the United States? According to data from Heritage Foundation, the share of reported cases of fraud over the past 13 to 38 years across the seven swing states amounts to less than one percent. Read: brookings.edu/articles/how-w…

"In the highly contested state of Pennsylvania, Heritage Foundation data goes back 30 years and covers 32 elections with over 100 million votes cast and found only 39 cases of voter fraud." - Elaine Kamarck brookings.edu/articles/how-w…