Columbia Law Professors Delve into Key Issues in 2018 Midterm Elections

The run-up to the Nov. 6 U.S. midterm elections has galvanized Democrats and Republicans, leading pollsters to predict record-high voter turnout on Election Day. Fierce policy debates over immigration, the economy, taxes, and healthcare are among the issues driving and defining pivotal House and Senate races.

To better understand what’s at stake, the Columbia University news team interviewed faculty experts across a range of issues, including four Columbia Law School professors, for their insights:

• Michael Gerrard on environmental policy and climate change;

• Michael Graetz on tax policy and legislation;

• Olati Johnson, on voting rights and civil rights legislation; and

• Elora Mukherjee on immigrants’ rights and immigration reform.

Check back in the coming weeks for faculty commentary, analysis, and opinion on the results and potential implications of the midterm elections.

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Published on November 1, 2018