Ray La Raja

@raylaraja

UMass political scientist, elections, pol parties, campaign finance, Mets fan and Iron Chef contender

Amherst, Massachusetts
polsci.umass.edu/people/ray-la-…
Joined April 2010
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    Dec 2

    Massive congratulations to Jesse Rhodes & , authors of "Hometown Inequality" and & Robert Huckfeldt, authors of "Race, Class, and Social Welfare" on their Choice Award wins!

    We are absolutely thrilled to have 37 books named to the Outstanding Academic Title list this year. Congratulations to all of the authors whose books were recognized! Find all of our titles named here:
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    Dec 1

    Whatever the true reason, the perception will likely be that MA Gov. Charlie Baker is retiring because he’s (reasonably) worried about losing the GOP primary to a pro-Trump challenger. That his allied LG Karyn Polito isn’t running to succeed him reinforces this assumption. (1/2)

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    Dec 1

    Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker has decided not to run for a third term. The Democrats' chances just shot up and eyes now turn to Attorney General Maura Healey who would be a strong favorite against the three already announced Democrats

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  4. Nov 20

    'Democracy is on the line': Election officials face ongoing threats for doing their jobs - ABC News

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  5. Nov 20

    Threats against election officials drive many (Republicans) from office, undermines integrity of electoral process, and open the door to charlatans who would take over. This is seriously damaging for democracy. Pay attention. Push back

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    Nov 19

    Baker Expands Lead in Potential Gubernatorial Matchup with Healey, According to New UMass Amherst / WCVB Poll | UMass Amherst

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  7. Nov 19

    Read on the problem and his suggestions for preventing it.

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  8. Nov 19

    Among the most immediate threats to American democracy right now is the effort of Republican party elites to lay groundwork for subverting the next election. And the silence of their partisan colleagues in allowing it to continue.

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    Nov 19

    2022 matchups from among Registered Voters: -Baker 34, Healey 28 -Baker 36, Downing 11 -Baker 36, Chang-Diaz 16 -Baker 34, Allen 12 ------ -Polito 19, Healey 35 -Polito 22, Downing 16 -Polito 23, Chang-Diaz 19 -Polito 22, Allen 17

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  10. Nov 18

    Our most recent poll on Massachusetts politics, more coming plus national poll.

    New UMass Amherst / WCVB Poll Finds Baker Approval Rebounding, Buoyed by Strong Views of Bay State Economy | UMass Amherst
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    Nov 18

    The most fun I ever had in a debate. Thank you HT for live tweeting

    Happening now: MA State Sen. & 's debate the need for transparency in government vs. promoting efficiency in government during our Greater Boston Debate Series event hosted w/ . Learn about the series:
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    Nov 15

    Coming up this week from & : Hear experts debate whether the MA public records law promotes democracy, featuring , and . Join this Greater Boston Debate Series event on 11/18➡️

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    Nov 9

    Join & Nov. 18 for a Debate Series event exploring whether the MA public records law promotes democracy in the state, featuring and moderated by 's .

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  14. Nov 7

    In today’s and I argue that party leaders made winning governor’s race more likely by avoiding traditional primary and choosing nominating process that tapped a broadly supported candidate.

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    Nov 1

    Open letter to who barred 3 scholars from testifying in a voting rights case. Letter signed by 25+ leading voting rights experts. We call on to reverse their decision, & to allow , , & to testify.

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    Nov 4

    Join us Nov. 18 along with for a Greater Boston Debate Series event exploring whether the MA public records law promotes democracy in the state, featuring , , and moderated by 's .

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    Nov 5

    Virginia’s lesson for Republicans (and Democrats): Pick a broadly palatable candidate, political scientists and write in

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    Nov 5

    My great & colleague & I write in the how a strategic nominating process choice may have helped the avoid squandering another national pro-Republican tide.

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    Sep 16

    When you lose the suit for your advocacy T shirt before giving a lecture to 400 kids at

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  20. Sep 13

    Immensely helpful summary of knowledge about congressional primaries from via

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