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Nicholas Valentino Inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Nicholas Valentino, the Donald R. Kinder Collegiate Professor of Political Science and Research Professor in the Center for Political Studies at the University of Michigan, was admitted to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences during this weekend's induction ceremonies held in Cambridge, Mass.Valentino is among the 252 leaders chosen for the 2026 class, and one of eight political scientists elected, with Sarah Anzia (University of California, Berkeley); David E.… Learn more about Nicholas Valentino Inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences >

From the CPS Blog

3 Takeaways: What the Polls Are Telling Us About the 2026 Midterms

With Election Day less than two weeks away, University of Michigan public opinion researchers Michael Traugott and Josh Pasek provide an overview of what the data currently tell us about the upcoming midterms. Read more from the CPS blog.

Three Lessons from the Brazilian Election Results

On Sunday, Oct. 25, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was reelected in Brazil. It was a historic comeback that interrupted a regional trend that had begun to look like an unstoppable conservative tsunami. What happened? Read more from the CPS blog.

How Pervasive is the US Shift on Israel?

Dr. Shibley Telhami presents a sweeping historical picture of how American attitudes toward Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have evolved in recent decades. Read more from the CPS blog.

CPS Highlights

The ANES

The American National Election Studies is the definitive study of American political attitudes and behavior. For more than 75 years, the ANES has run national surveys of citizens before and after every presidential election. It is the longest-running and most widely used time series of public opinion and voting behavior in the world.

Events

Interdisciplinary Workshops on Politics and Policy

CPS hosts a weekly seminar series open to affiliated faculty, students, and staff. Workshops are typically held Wednesdays at noon in room 6080. Check the series page for details and archives.