Presidential Elections and the State of Our Democracy

The University of Chicago Center for Effective Government (CEG), WBEZ Chicago and the Chicago Sun-Times present Presidential Elections & The State of Our Democracy, a panel discussion and reception.

When: Wednesday, October 23 at 6:00 p.m. CT (Doors open for registration at 5:30 p.m. CT)
Where: The Keller Center (1307 E. 60th St.)

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.