Michael S. Kang on Election Law Alignment

Join the Election Law Program at the Ohio State University for an engaging conversation with Professor Michael Kang of Northwestern University. In this episode, we discuss: – Insights from Nick Stephanopoulos’s new book “Aligning Election Law” – The shift in election law from focusing on competition to emphasizing representation and alignment – The rise of hyper partisanship in American politics and its historical background – Key factors driving increased partisanship, such as voting systems and campaign finance – The challenges in addressing campaign finance issues in light of court rulings – The potential impact of reforms in public financing and electoral systems Guest: Michael S. Kang is a nationally recognized expert on campaign finance, voting rights, redistricting, judicial elections, and corporate governance. He is co-author, with Joanna Shepherd, of Free to Judge: The Power of Campaign Money in Judicial Elections (Stanford 2023). Hosts: Steve Huefner, Deputy Director, Election Law Program at OSU Ned Foley, Director of Election Law at OSU Terri Enns, Senior Fellow, Election Law Program at OSU Tony Gaughan, Senior Fellow, Election Law Program at OSU #electionlaw #democracy #politicalscience #ohiostate #politicalalignment #symposium #podcast