UWEC Department of Political Science Students and Alumni

08/22/2026

UWEC Political Science Professor Geoff Peterson was interviewed by Spectrum News 1 for a story on Wisconsin's Third Congressional District race.

Incumbent Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden expected Francesca Hong to win the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.

08/22/2026

UWEC Political Science Professor Eric T. Kasper was quoted by Politico in an article about the First Amendment and public officials restricting access to their social media accounts.

08/13/2026

UWEC Political Science Professor Geoff Peterson was interviewed by Spectrum News 1 for a story on Wisconsin's Third Congressional District primary.

Election Day is Aug. 11, and Rebecca Cooke or Emily Berge – whoever wins – will face Republican incumbent Rep. Derrick Van Orden in November.

07/31/2026

UWEC Political Science Professor Geoff Peterson was interviewed by WKBT TV-8 in a story about early voting in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary.

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Early in-person voting is underway in Wisconsin, kicking off a primary that will help shape the state’s closely watched race for governor.

07/30/2026

Dr. Eric T. Kasper, professor of political science and director of the Menard Center for Constitutional Studies, had his guest essay “The Supreme Court and the Constitution in 2026” published in the July 22 edition of the Rice Lake Chronotype.

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07/27/2026

Celebrate America's 250th with a screening and discussion of Liberty at Stake: The Joshua Glover Story and Wisconsin's role in freedom.

07/03/2026

July 4 holiday and Joshua Glover screening offer chances to reflect on America's achievements and struggles

07/03/2026