In The News: Department of Political Science

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

After Donald Trump wins the Iowa caucus, what’s in store for Nevada? UNLV Political Science Professor Dan Lee breaks down why turnout could be low and what the candidates are hoping to get out of the Nevada race.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his 2024 presidential bid and endorsed Donald Trump, all but guaranteeing the former president’s win of the upcoming Nevada caucuses.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Clark County says the only candidates on the presidential preference primary are those that filed with the Secretary of State’s office. That has a lot of you at home concerned - calling the FOX5 newsroom asking why their candidates, Donald Trump and Ron Desantis, aren’t on the ballot. FOX5′s John Huck sits down with UNLV political science professor Daniel Lee to discuss the differences between the two types of elections being held in Nevada next month.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Iowa’s caucuses saw low voter turnout yet overwhelming Republican support for Donald Trump as president in 2024. It’s what political science experts expect to see in Nevada’s GOP caucuses next month.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Iowa’s caucuses saw low voter turnout yet overwhelming Republican support for Donald Trump as president in 2024. It’s what political science experts expect to see in Nevada’s GOP caucuses next month.

The Independent UK

For millions of Taiwanese people, this weekend’s presidential and parliamentary elections were an example of a vibrant democracy at work, despite the ire in Beijing that Lai Ching-te – also known as William Lai – had won an unprecedented third term in power for the pro-sovereignty Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

Taiwan News

As Taiwan's election nears, China has released a propaganda piece on President Tsai Ing-wen that is being spread across multiple social media platforms in an apparent attempt to interfere in the election.

Los Angeles Times

This time, the efforts are subtler, focusing on magnifying existing anxieties, such as government corruption and shortages of eggs, power and labor.

KNPR News

Why is Nevada such an attractive alternative to Southern California, and what kind of impact has the influx of new residents had on Las Vegas and surrounding communities?

KNPR News

Why is Nevada such an attractive alternative to Southern California, and what kind of impact has the influx of new residents had on Las Vegas and surrounding communities?

Los Angeles Times

“What they want to amplify are real issues in Taiwan,” said Austin Wang, an assistant professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, who studies disinformation in the U.S. and Taiwan. “Their strategy has become more skilled and more long-term.”

CNN

The issue of identity – and Taiwan’s relationship with China – has been one of the most significant political divisions on the island, and surveys show it was closely linked to voting patterns in previous elections.