The University of Michigan has experts available to discuss issues related to the 2012 presidential elections. The faculty may be called directly, but for additional assistance, contact Jared Wadley at U-M News Service at (734) 936-7819.

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Justin Wolfers

Justin Wolfers, a professor of public policy, is an expert on labor economics ans social policy. He co-authored a recent study shows that polling for voter expectations more accurately forecasts an election outcome than polling for voter intentions. He can be reached at (734) 615-6846 or jwolfers@umich.edu

More content by election experts:

Video: Does race matter in this election? by Vincent Hutchings, professor of political science and research professor, Center for Political Studies

Video: Women voters will play a key role this presidential election says University of Michigan professor Susan Douglas

Video: Presidential debates may draw in record audience by University of Michigan debate team coach Aaron Kall

Video: U-M expert Michael Heaney discusses what voters should look for at conventions by Michael Heaney, professor of organizational studies and political science

Video: Opinion Polls: What’s Behind the Numbers? by Vincent Hutchings, professor of political science and research professor, Center for Political Studies

Blog entry: Romney earns “symbolically significant” victory in Iowa as GOP candidates seek strong showing in New Hampshire Primary by Michael Heaney, professor of organizational studies and political science

Video: Presidential race officially begins in Iowa, but should another state host the first caucuses or primary? by Stephen Bloom, Howard R. Marsh Visiting Professor of Journalism

Blog entry: Presidential Election News Coverage: For Entertainment Purposes Only by Arthur Lupia, Hal R. Varian Collegiate Professor of Political Science

Podcast: 2012 presidential candidates likely to debate weak economy by Michael Heaney, professor of organizational studies and political science