Center for Democracy & Civic Empowerment

As voters prepare to head to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections, University of Michigan experts are available to navigate the issues, political dynamics and key questions shaping the race. From voter behavior, campaign strategies and elect...

Faculty news state & hill fall 2026

What sustains democratic trust when political disagreements remain unresolved? At two Ford School events during the University of Michigan’s Democracy Week, current and former Democratic and Republican elected leaders pointed to local participation, ...