Carolina experts available for interviews ahead of the 2024 election

Experts at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are available for interviews on various angles around the 2024 election cycle. Researchers can discuss topics such as:

• Effects of polarizing rhetoric on voters
• Race and electoral representation in politics and policy
• North Carolina as a swing state
• The role of social media
• Election security

To speak with any of the experts listed below, please email [email protected].

Jason Robertsis a professor of political science.He can discuss a variety of topics and has expertise in North Carolina as a battleground state, election security, early voting trends, and the U.S. Congress. More about his background here. A few recent media clips: BBC,  PolitiFactand AP. 

Shannon McGregor is an expert in how politicians and journalists use social media, as well as how that impacts politics and the public. Her research also examines how press coverage of elections and social media platforms' election policies impact democratic health.You can read more about her background here. A few recent media clips: New York Times, Reutersand WCHL.

Marc Hetheringtonis a professor of political science. He can discuss a wide variety of topics within American politics and has expertise in polarization and rhetoric. A few recent media clips: The Washington Post, New York Times(opinion) and Chicago Tribune.

Sarah Treulis a professor of political science who can discuss the presidential election, general voter turnout, congressional elections, and political representation. More about Treul's background is here. Treul's expertise has been highlighted inThe Washington Postand FiveThirtyEight.

Kurt Grayis a professor of psychology and neuroscience who can discuss moral and political divides surrounding the election through a social psychology perspective. More about Gray's background is here. Recent media clips: The Guardianand Forbes.

Jeff Spinner-Haleyis a professor of political science. He can discuss political polarization, polling, and democracy. You can read more about his background here. Recent media clips: ABC Newsand Inside Higher Ed(opinion).

Christopher J. Clarkis an associate professor of political science. He can discuss race and electoral representation in the United States and state politics and policy. Most of his research focuses on black electoral representation and he is especially interested in the creation and influence of black political organizations such as state legislative black caucuses. He is also focused in political behavior and public opinion. More about his background here.