UWM faculty and staff can help media covering a range of stories related to the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Please contact the UWM Media Services team at media-services-team@uwm.edu if you need help scheduling an interview. This list will be updated regularly.
Kathleen Dolan
Distinguished professor, political science
College of Letters & Science
kdolan@uwm.edu
Can discuss topics including: How the decision might affect high-profile campaigns this fall in Wisconsin for U.S. Senate and governor; the midterm elections overall this fall with control of the Senate and House at stake.
Thomas Holbrook
Distinguished professor, political science
College of Letters & Science
holbroot@uwm.edu
Can discuss topics including: Potential political calculations behind the RNC’s decision and what it might mean for both parties; the influence that presidential nomination conventions have on election campaigns.
Michael Farrell
Assistant professor, finance
Lubar College of Business
farrell1@uwm.edu
Can discuss topics including: How the Milwaukee economy stands to benefit from the city hosting the RNC, including which sectors could profit the most; potential costs to hold the convention.