Michael S. Kang is the William G. and Virginia K. Karnes Research Professor at Northwestern Pritzker School...
Jim Speta has been a member of the faculty at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law since 1999....
As the November midterm elections loom, issues of election law continue to have a significant impact on the voting process. In this episode of Planet Lex, new host Jim Speta, Vice Dean at Northwestern Law, talks to Professor Michael Kang about everything election law, from partisan gerrymandering and the constitutional issues involved in redistricting, to the effects of voter ID laws. They discuss how the different parties have used redistricting to gain an advantage, the urban/rural divide, and the role of state courts in the voting process.
Michael S. Kang is the William G. and Virginia K. Karnes Research Professor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and a nationally recognized expert on campaign finance, voting rights, redistricting, judicial elections, and corporate governance.
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Published: | October 17, 2018 |
Podcast: | Planet Lex: The Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Podcast |
Category: | Legal News |
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Planet Lex: The Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Podcast |
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