The following University of Utah faculty are available to comment on the outcome of the 2016 presidential election as well as state races and specific policy issues:
• Jason Perry is able to address all aspects of the election and voter behavior in Utah, including the gubernatorial, congressional and presidential outcomes.Jason Perry | director, Hinckley Institute of Politics | 801-230-3347
• Morgan Lyon Cotti is available to discuss women voters, “none of the above” voters and the election in general.Morgan Lyon Cotti | state program manager, Hinckley Institute of Politics | 801-647-3654 | [email protected]
• James Curry focuses his research on U.S. politics and policymaking, with an emphasis on the role of parties and leaders in Congress and can speak to major policy issues raised in the 2016 election.James Curry | assistant professor, Department of Political Science | 301-325-4979 | [email protected]
• Tim Chambless is able to address all aspects of the election, including third-party candidate Evan McMullin showing in Utah.Tim Chambless | associate professor/lecturer, Department of Political Science | 801-209-0931 | [email protected]
• Matthew Burbank teaches and conducts research on voting and elections, political parties and public opinion and is available to discuss these and other topics related to the election.Matthew Burbank | associate professor, Department of Political Science | 801-581-6313 | [email protected]
• Edmund Fong focuses his research on the constitutive role of racial politics in developing American political culture and American political institutions. He is able to speak about the impact of racial divisiveness, criminal justice and policing practices on the election.Edmund Fong | associate professor, Department of Political Science | 801-585-7656 | [email protected]
• Nathan Seegert is available to speak about tax policies and how the new president's policies might impact the economy.Nathan Seegert | assistant professor, Department of Finance | 801-585-7131 | [email protected]
• RonNell Andersen Jones, expert on First Amendment issues, is available to discuss Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump’s threats to sue The New York Times over its reports about women who allege Trump touched them inappropriately.RonNell Andersen Jones | law professor, S.J. Quinney College of Law | 801-369-3063 | [email protected]
• Julie Corbett is an expert on environmental communication and is available to address challenges the new president will face regarding climate change and environmental policies.Julia Corbett | professor, Department of Communication |801-581-4557 | [email protected]
• Derek Hoff can provide a historical perspective on the presidency and the electoral process in America.Derek Hoff | associate professor, Department of History | 801-581-6121 | [email protected]
• Kevin Coe researches American political discourse, news media and public opinion and is available to address religion and incivility in the 2016 election. Kevin Coe| assistant professor, Department of Communication | 801-581-5341 | [email protected]
• Caren J. Frost is the director of the Center for Migration and Refugee Research and is available to discuss immigration issues raised in the presidential campaign.Caren J. Frost | research professor, College of Social Work | 801-581-5287 | [email protected]
• Christopher L. Peterson has written an analysis outlining why, if Donald J. Trump is elected, there is a legally sufficient case to impeach him on changes related to fraud and racketeering for conduct related to operation of Trump University.Christopher L. Peterson | law professor, S.J. Quinney College of Law | 801-581-6655 | [email protected]
• Lincoln L. Davies has written about the moral choice for faithful Christians this election is to not vote for Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump.Lincoln Davies | law professor, S.J. Quinney College of Law | 801-581-7338 | [email protected]
• Brent J. Steele can address issues of immigration and national security policy.Brent J. Steele | professor, Department of Political Science | [email protected]
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