Political science's Justin Buchler on elections and the nation’s political direction

General election results spark reactions at the statehouse

Spectrum News: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science at the College of Arts, said Democrats’ 2025 election gains weren’t surprising, noting the out-of-power party typically performs better in off-year races. He cautioned both parties against overinterpreting limited results, adding that next year’s midterms will offer a clearer picture of the nation’s political direction.