Costas Panagopoulos Distinguished Professor of Political Science c.panagopoulos@northeastern.edu 617.373.8496 @professorcostas Expertise campaign finance, campaigns and elections, Election 2020, Elections, midterm elections, political psychology, voting behavior Costas Panagopoulos in the Press What Tennessee Election Result Means For Midterms Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Newsweek: “Huge shifts in a Democratic direction in all counties in Tennessee’s special election last night does not bode well for Republicans in the upcoming 2026 midterms. How Democrats Could Take Back Control of House From GOP Before 2026 Midterm “Democratic control before the midterms remains remote but not entirely out of the question,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political-science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek. AFP New York between shock and cautious optimism after the Trump-Mamdani meeting As if Zohran Mamdani’s resounding victory on November 4 could rub off on him a little, Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, told AFP. Energy industry pads key lawmaker’s campaign coffers as major bill advances Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, said Cusack’s haul is a “fairly significant number for a single day for a state legislator,” but that there’s nothing out of the ordinary regarding the contributions. Ahead of congressional run, Mass. lawmaker donated nearly $200,000 to super PAC that backs Democratic hopefuls Even if Nguyen’s contribution to the super PAC isn’t officially ruled to be illegal, the appearance of “undue influence” could impact her standing in a highly competitive primary, said Costas Panagopoulos, a Northeastern University political science professor who served as co-chair of the state-appointed Citizens Commission, which studied the role of money in politics. Republicans Face Jeffrey Epstein Reckoning as End of Shutdown Looms Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek that “by all accounts, Trump and his Republican allies have dreaded this moment, but it was inevitable unless some Republicans who support the release backtrack.” Donald Trump Nuking the Filibuster Could Backfire. Here’s Why Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, agreed, noting that Republicans and Democrats have resisted getting rid of the filibuster because of concern about the political ramifications. The ‘Political Score’ You Might Not Even Know You Have “I suppose it would be naïve to think that this kind of information will remain inaccessible forever,” said Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science and expert in voting behavior at Northeastern University. The Seattle Times The ‘political score’ you might not even know you have “I suppose it would be naïve to think that this kind of information will remain inaccessible forever,” said Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science and expert in voting behavior at Northeastern University. AFP Zohran Mamdani: The long-shot socialist and Trump foe who will be the next NY mayor Mamdani is something of an establishment “outsider,” according to Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University. Costas Panagopoulos for Northeastern Global NewsElection 2025: Historic night for Democrats with key wins in New York, New Jersey and VirginiaThe 2025 election results are in, with Democrats securing victories in high-profile races — from New York to Virginia and New Jersey. Will the SAVE Act protect the integrity of voting or make registration too difficult? Northeastern experts explainThe Senate is considering an act that would change voter registration. Elon Musk’s embrace of Donald Trump is damaging Tesla, new research showsThe study shows that self-identified Democrat consumers are breaking with Tesla, while Republican consumers are starting to embrace it. Can progressives and moderates bridge the growing divide in the Democratic Party?One way the Democratic Party might look to rebound is by staking out more conservative positions, a Northeastern political scientist says. Election 2024: Early voting ‘could be decisive in the right places,’ expert saysIn general, early voting has been shown to boost participation and help voter turnout, says Costas Panagopoulos, a political scientist. New book details 70 years of US presidential campaign strategyA Northeastern political scientist provides a sweeping account of the strategies presidential campaigns deployed to pursue the White House. Did President Biden save his candidacy? He ‘may have stopped the bleeding — for now,’ expert saysThe rare press conference comes at a precarious moment for Biden and the Democrats. State of the Union ‘a win for decency and decorum.’ Republicans keep their composure — at least in the chamberThe State of the Union address promised to be a raucous campaign-style speech befitting an incumbent on the comeback trail, and it was. Have the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary outlived their usefulness?Early voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire are becoming less relevant, say Northeastern experts. The presidential election is one year out. Why predictions are more reliable than polls when picking a winner“Polls can be predictive, they are not necessarily determinative,” says Costas Panagopoulos, of Northeastern University.
What Tennessee Election Result Means For Midterms Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Newsweek: “Huge shifts in a Democratic direction in all counties in Tennessee’s special election last night does not bode well for Republicans in the upcoming 2026 midterms.
How Democrats Could Take Back Control of House From GOP Before 2026 Midterm “Democratic control before the midterms remains remote but not entirely out of the question,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political-science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek.
AFP New York between shock and cautious optimism after the Trump-Mamdani meeting As if Zohran Mamdani’s resounding victory on November 4 could rub off on him a little, Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, told AFP.
Energy industry pads key lawmaker’s campaign coffers as major bill advances Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, said Cusack’s haul is a “fairly significant number for a single day for a state legislator,” but that there’s nothing out of the ordinary regarding the contributions.
Ahead of congressional run, Mass. lawmaker donated nearly $200,000 to super PAC that backs Democratic hopefuls Even if Nguyen’s contribution to the super PAC isn’t officially ruled to be illegal, the appearance of “undue influence” could impact her standing in a highly competitive primary, said Costas Panagopoulos, a Northeastern University political science professor who served as co-chair of the state-appointed Citizens Commission, which studied the role of money in politics.
Republicans Face Jeffrey Epstein Reckoning as End of Shutdown Looms Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek that “by all accounts, Trump and his Republican allies have dreaded this moment, but it was inevitable unless some Republicans who support the release backtrack.”
Donald Trump Nuking the Filibuster Could Backfire. Here’s Why Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, agreed, noting that Republicans and Democrats have resisted getting rid of the filibuster because of concern about the political ramifications.
The ‘Political Score’ You Might Not Even Know You Have “I suppose it would be naïve to think that this kind of information will remain inaccessible forever,” said Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science and expert in voting behavior at Northeastern University.
The Seattle Times The ‘political score’ you might not even know you have “I suppose it would be naïve to think that this kind of information will remain inaccessible forever,” said Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science and expert in voting behavior at Northeastern University.
AFP Zohran Mamdani: The long-shot socialist and Trump foe who will be the next NY mayor Mamdani is something of an establishment “outsider,” according to Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University.
