ABA Law Student Podcast

A Legal View of the 2024 Election: Insights from Harvard’s Election Law Expert


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Harvard Law Professor Nicholas Stephanopoulos, a leading authority on gerrymandering and election law, explores the pivotal role that legal professionals play in safeguarding our democratic processes. Professor Stephanopoulos shares his insights on the current state of election law, the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions, and the ongoing challenges in campaign finance. By the end of the episode, you’ll understand why every election is crucial and how the legal community can uphold the integrity of our democracy.

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:56) - Introducing Prof. Nicholas Stephanopoulos
  • (01:53) - Why Election Law is So Important
  • (07:51) - How We Can Deal With Partisan Gerrymandering
  • (13:00) - Insights Into The Upcoming Election
  • (15:00) - Host Takeaways From Part 1
  • (19:59) - Recent Developments in Election Law
  • (23:53) - Campaign Finance is Broken: How Do We Fix It?
  • (26:34) - How Election Law Intersects Areas of the Law
  • (31:54) - Hosts Takeaways From Part 2 + Final Thoughts

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