Kristie Bunton
Dean and Professor of Journalism
Kristie Bunton's expertise lies in media ethics, media accountability, gender, race and class issues.
Media AccountabilityMedia and GenderMass Media EthicsRace and Class IssuesJournalism
Keith Gaddie
Hoffman Chair of the American Ideal and Professor
Dr. Gaddie's writes about the American South in architecture, politics, sports, and history.
DemocracyVoting RightsSouthern PoliticsPolitics and Architecture
John T. Harvey
Hal Wright Professor of Economics
Dr. Harvey's research focuses on exchange rates, business cycles, and contemporary economic schools of thought.
Contemporary Economic Schools of ThoughtBusiness CyclesExchange RatesMacroeconomics
Adam Schiffer
Professor
Professor Schiffer writes and speaks on media bias, presidential nomination contests, political news, elections, and public opinion.
Media BiasPresidential Nomination ContestsPolitical NewsNational ElectionsPublic Opinion and American Politics
Daxton “Chip” Stewart
Professor and Assistant Provost for Research Compliance
Dr. Stewart’s areas of expertise include media law and communication technology.
Media LawCommunication TechnologyFirst AmendmentFreedom of InformationPublic Records Law
Kyle Walker
Associate Professor and Chair
Professor Walker specializes in population geography, cities and suburbs and demographic data visualization
Demographic Data VisualizationPopulation GeographyData Analysis and VisualizationCities and Suburbs
The 2026 Midterms: TCU Experts
From how elections are run to how voters decide what’s actually at stake, TCU experts break down the campaigns, coverage and consequences of this year's midterms.
As the 2026 midterm elections approach on Nov. 3, TCU's experts in political science, journalism, economics and media law are ready to help journalists and audiences understand what's happening, and why it matters. From the mechanics of elections and voting rights, to how media coverage shapes public perception, to the economic issues driving voter decisions, TCU has the range to cover every angle of this election cycle.
Meet the Experts
Each of these experts is available across the story areas below. Find the angle that fits your next piece.
Experts in the News :
The Road to the Texas Midterms. Houston Public Media features TCU's Keith Gaddie.
Experts in the News
News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchell was joined in The Hot Seat by TCU's Keith Gaddie.
What We Can Help You Cover
Our experts are available for interviews, background briefings and breaking news commentary.
Elections & Democracy
Every election raises questions about how the system itself works, from voting rights and redistricting to the broader health of American democracy. TCU experts study the mechanics of elections and the political forces shaping this cycle, from Capitol Hill to the campaign trail.
Experts
Keith Gaddie — Democracy, voting rights and Southern politics.
Adam Schiffer - Media bias, national elections and public opinion.
Laura Olson - Political polarization and religion and politics.
Media Coverage & Misinformation
How elections get covered shapes how voters see them, and every cycle brings new questions about bias, spin and what counts as news. TCU experts study political media coverage and the ethics behind it.
Experts
Adam Schiffer — Media bias, national elections and public opinion.
Kristie Bunton — Media accountability and journalism ethics.
First Amendment & Media Law
Campaign season tests the boundaries of free speech, disinformation and what's legally protected online and off. TCU experts can speak to the rules governing political speech and the press that covers it.
Experts:
Daxton "Chip" Stewart — Media law, First Amendment and public records law.
Voter Data & Demographics
Behind every election result is a map, who moved where, how districts were drawn, and which communities decide close races. TCU experts can turn raw voter data into a story anyone can follow.
Experts
Kyle Walker — Demographic data visualization and population geography.
Keith Gaddie — Redistricting and gerrymandering.
Civic Engagement & Local Politics
Turnout doesn't happen by accident. It's shaped by how well people understand the system they're voting in, and the races closest to home often matter most. TCU experts study what it takes to build informed, engaged voters and can speak to state and local contests, starting well before Election Day.
Experts:
Keith Gaddie - Civic engagement, state and local politics, and Southern politics.
Campaign Communication & Economic Stakes
How campaigns message their candidates, and how much the economy weighs on voters' minds, are two of the biggest forces shaping any election. TCU experts can speak to both the strategy behind campaigns and the issues driving them.
Experts
Adam Schiffer - Media bias, national elections, and public opinion.
John T. Harvey — Macroeconomics and business cycles.
Rishav Bista - Tariffs and macroeconomics.
Zack Hawley - Housing markets.
Featured Spotlights
As the 2026 midterms approach, TCU experts are weighing in on what's driving the race and what it means.