Presidential Elections & The State of Our Democracy

To celebrate the culmination of the Democracy Solutions Project, the UChicago Center for Effective Government (CEG), WBEZ Chicago, and the Chicago Sun-Times will host an election-focused public event. Building off the core values of the Democracy Solutions Project, the event will discuss the election through a solutions-based, policy-centered lens. The event will include a panel discussion followed by Q&A 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.