Presidential Elections and the State of Our Democracy

The University of Chicago Center for Effective Government (CEG) and Chicago Public Media present Presidential Elections & The State of Our Democracy, a panel discussion and reception. The 2024 presidential race has proved profoundly unconventional. From Trump’s felony convictions, to controversial Supreme Court rulings, an attempted assassination, and Biden’s last-minute withdrawal from the ticket, the journey to the November election has been tumultuous. Yet, amid these unprecedented events lies a chance to reflect on how we got here. The race has been impacted by a variety of political forces that are not normally top-of-mind for the American public, but provide a chance for us to consider how our institutions have shaped this election, and how that knowledge can shape future reform efforts. Join our panel in conversation: Moderator: Sasha-Ann Simons - WBEZ journalist and host of Reset William Howell - Director of the Center for Effective Government and Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics at the University of Chicago Amy Gardner - National Reporter at The Washington Post Adav Noti - Executive Director at Campaign Legal Center (CLC) Lynn Sweet - Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Sun-Times