Department of Political Science

At a Seattle Town Hall forum with local scholars, some acknowledged polarization driven by rapid social change makes good politics difficult.

The discussion Tuesday evening at Town Hall Seattle, “2016 election: How Did We Get Here?,” was sponsored by the UW Alumni Association.

Could Trump win? University of Washington political science professor Christopher Parker thinks he can do it, and says race is a factor.

A list of the limited scholarship that could help provide a better understanding of the rise of Donald Trump and Trumpism, i.e. his unique form of radical right politics.

A number of national polls show Donald Trump gaining ground on Hillary Clinton. Could Trump win? University of Washington political science professor Christopher Parker thinks he can do it.

UW's Nives Dolšak, Aseem Prakash and Maggie Allen provide their opinions on the fight over the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Associate professor of Political Science, Christopher Sebastian Parker, shares his insights on Kaepernick's controversial demonstration.

Americans have widely different views of racial tension -- and who's to blame.

To run for office, you have to meet certain criteria. But there's no requirement that you live in the congressional district you are vying to represent.

Despite sagging support in Washington state, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made an appearance at a rally in Everett on Tuesday.

Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump was interviewed on Seattle's KIRO Radio while visiting Washington on Monday.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was interviewed by Dori Monson Monday afternoon on KIRO Radio covering several local issues. KIRO later did a fact-check on Trump's statements.

Washington teachers are concerned that Trump's rhetoric is scaring kids.

Religious Americans say that their clergy frequently speak out on hot-button political issues, and sometimes even support or oppose specific political candidates.

"The Brexit vote surprised many observers. Most pollsters and financial analysts incorrectly predicted the final outcome.