Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth was quoted in a Washington Post article titled “Virginia governor’s race hits high gear as referendum on Trump.”
“The dynamics of the campaign are so different for each candidate that it makes sense they’d pursue very different themes,” said Farnsworth in the article. Read more in The Washington Post.
Other media mentions for Farnsworth include:
UMW hosts Oct. 2 debate between Cole, Steinway (The Free Lance-Star)
The University of Mary Washington will host a political debate between the two candidates for the 65th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2. As he’s done in years past, moderator Stephen Farnsworth will do his utmost to maintain a civil and cordial atmosphere. He’s a professor of political science and serves as director of UMW’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies. Read more in The Free Lance-Star.
Ahead of November elections, Democrats stress-test affordability message (National Journal)
“The deeper into the weeds you get in an energy conversation, the more you’re going to lose voters,” University of Mary Washington political scientist Stephen Farnsworth said. “The key issue is affordability right now. Long-term energy plans are not likely to be a pivotal question to voters.” Read more in the National Journal.
ELECTION 2025: Balance of power in Va. House could be decided in Prince William (Prince William Times)
This year, polls suggest Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic nominee for governor, has the political winds in her sails, powered by discontent over President Donald Trump’s federal job cuts and other economic challenges, said Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington and director of its Center for Leadership and Media Studies. Read more in the Prince William Times.
Dem. James Walkinshaw wins US House special election in Virginia, Associated Press projects (WUSA 9)
“This outcome demonstrates that, at least for the 11th congressional district of Virginia, all politics are national,” said Stephen Farnsworth. Read more in WUSA 9.
Bellwether Virginia governor race enters post-Labor Day stretch (MSN; Washington Examiner)
Part of the problem Earle-Sears is facing is “the challenge of running as a Republican in a state that has been significantly impacted by President Trump’s federal cutbacks,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington. Read more in MSN; Washington Examiner.
Voters choose new Virginia congressman Tuesday in special election (WTOP; Network Today)
“There’s an old saying that all politics is local, but I really think that what you’re considering in the 11th district of Virginia is all politics is national,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington. Read more in WTOP; Network Today.
Special election on Tuesday to determine who replaces Rep. Gerry Connolly’s seat (WUSA 9)
“Special elections are known for a low turnout,” said Dr. Stephen Farnsworth of the University of Mary Washington. “One thing you can look for in this is to what extent does northern Virginia’s anger over Trump’s policies generate higher turnout.” Read more in WUSA 9.
Virginia nursing homes challenge Youngkin veto in court (Richmond Free Press)
Political analyst Stephen Farnsworth predicted at the time of the veto back-and-forth in the spring that the dispute “could end up in the courts like just about everything else these days.” Read more in the Richmond Free Press.
Nursing homes, health care associations sue Youngkin over vetoed nursing home bill (Virginia Mercury)
Political analyst Stephen Farnsworth predicted at the time of the veto back-and-forth this spring that the dispute “could end up in the courts like just about everything else these days.” Read more in Virginia Mercury.