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Costas Panagopoulos
Professor of Political Science, and Chair of the Department of Political Science

Costas Panagopoulos in the Press

Costas Panagopoulos for Northeastern Global News

Election 2024: Early voting ‘could be decisive in the right places,’ expert says
A person filling out a ballot during early voting.

Election 2024: Early voting ‘could be decisive in the right places,’ expert says

In general, early voting has been shown to boost participation and help voter turnout, political scientist says.
New book details 70 years of US presidential campaign strategy
Costas Panagopoulos' new book standing upright on a window sill. The book is white with the word 'Battleground' at the top in a gradient from red to blue. It has a map of the United States with some states shaded in purple.

New book details 70 years of US presidential campaign strategy

A Northeastern political scientist provides an account of how political campaigns deployed resources to game the Electoral College system.
Did President Biden save his candidacy? He ‘may have stopped the bleeding — for now,’ expert says
Joe Biden speaking at a podium.

Did President Biden save his candidacy? He ‘may have stopped the bleeding — for now,’ expert says

The rare press conference comes at a critical moment as pressure builds on Joe Biden to step aside following his debate performance.
State of the Union ‘a win for decency and decorum.’ Republicans keep their composure — at least in the chamber
Silhouette of Joe Biden in a tunnel with an American flag on the wall in front of him.

State of the Union ‘a win for decency and decorum.’ Republicans keep their composure — at least in the chamber

Ahead of the 2024 State of the Union Address, House Speaker Mike Johnson urged his Republican colleagues to maintain decorum.
Have the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary outlived their usefulness?
A stack of identical pins featuring a white background and red text that reads "Iowa 2024" for the state's early voting.

Have the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary outlived their usefulness?

Early voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire are becoming less relevant in presidential elections, say Northeastern experts.
The presidential election is one year out. Why predictions are more reliable than polls when picking a winner
Molly Wheeler wearing a sweater with stars and stripes on it sets up an interactive board display.

The presidential election is one year out. Why predictions are more reliable than polls when picking a winner

This far in advance, experts say polls are generally "unpredictive" and won't get more accurate until the election is closer.
Taylor Swift’s boost to voter registration (and to Travis Kelce) — are there any limits to her celebrity?
Taylor Swift cheering at a Kansas City Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri.

Taylor Swift’s boost to voter registration (and to Travis Kelce) — are there any limits to her celebrity?

Taylor Swift’s recent boost to voter registration (and to Travis Kelce) depicts the transcendent nature of her stardom.
Why aren’t the Democrats running against Joe Biden in 2024? The trouble with ‘intra-party’ challenges to a sitting president
president Joe Biden smiling in front of microphone

Why aren’t the Democrats running against Joe Biden in 2024? The trouble with ‘intra-party’ challenges to a sitting president

It appears the Democrats are committed to a second Biden presidency—an indication that they might be looking to play it safe, an expert says.
Is Ron DeSantis’ war against Disney a campaign killer for the presidential hopeful?
Ron DeSantis speaking at an event

Is Ron DeSantis’ war against Disney a campaign killer for the presidential hopeful?

The Florida governor’s showdown with Disney is his latest attempt to score political points in the culture wars. But he is playing with fire.
Trump, Biden likely to focus on energizing core supporters more so than undecideds in first presidential debate

Trump, Biden likely to focus on energizing core supporters more so than undecideds in first presidential debate

The move away from showering swing voters with attention has a lot to do with technology that allows campaigns to micro-target supporters down to where they live, says Costas Panagopoulos, chair of Northeastern’s Department of Political Science, whose new book connects election data to insights gained from behavioral social science.