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The Graduate School of Political Management www.gspm.gwu.edu; www.twitter.com/gspmgwu; http://politicalmanagementmasters.online.gwu.edu/; http://publicrelationsmasters.online.gwu.edu/ Our Washington, D.C.

As the first and foremost school of applied politics, communications, and advocacy GW’s Graduate School of Political Management is committed to providing a real-world understanding of how to impact politics and society. connections mean our students learn not only in the classroom but in campaign offices, legislative suites, lobbying shops, and news bureaus that shape politics here and abroad. The

GSPM offers MASTER’S DEGREES in Political Management, Legislative Affairs and Strategic Public Relations and offers GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS in Digital Politics, Global Public Relations, PACs and Political Management, Public Relations, Gerencia Política y Gobernanza (in Spanish and online), and Comunicación Política y Campañas (in Spanish and online).

05/06/2026

At GSPM, our faculty provide expert perspectives on today’s most pressing political dynamics, turning real headlines into relevant political analysis.

To learn more about the political issues shaping the upcoming elections and hear insights from our expert faculty, visit the GSPM Election Hub at https://gspm.gwu.edu/election-hub.

05/06/2026

What will be the "Trump" effect in the pivotal 2026 California governor's race?

Panelist Thad Kousser, Professor of Political Science at UC San Diego, shares insights in our sixth and final highlight of last week's GSPM Blue State, High Stakes discussion moderated by Lesley Lopez, Director, Graduate Program for Public Relations and Communications, with panelists Christian Grose, Professor of Political Science & Public Policy at USC, and Matthew Klink, award-winning political consultant and partner at California Strategies.

Want to be a part of the conversations shaping political discourse of today? Visit https://bit.ly/3KcledS to learn more about graduate programs in political management.

03/06/2026

What's so unique about Tom Steyer's version of self-funded campaigning in the 2026 pivotal California governor's race? Listen in.

Fifth of six highlights from last week's GSPM Blue State, High Stakes discussion moderated by Lesley Lopez, Director, Graduate Program for Public Relations and Communications, with panelists Thad Kousser, Professor of Political Science at UC San Diego, Christian Grose, Professor of Political Science & Public Policy at USC, and Matthew Klink, award-winning political consultant and partner at California Strategies.

Want to be in the conversations shaping the political discourse of today? Visit https://bit.ly/3KcledS to learn more about graduate programs in political management.

01/06/2026

What exactly is a "jungle primary"? Our panelists explain.

Fourth of six highlights from GSPM's Blue State, High Stakes: California's Pivotal 2026 Governor's Race discussion moderated by Lesley Lopez, Director, Graduate Program for Public Relations and Communications, with panelists Thad Kousser, Professor of Political Science at UC San Diego, Christian Grose, Professor of Political Science & Public Policy at USC, and Matthew Klink, award-winning political consultant and partner at California Strategies.

Want to be in the conversations shaping the political discourse of today? Visit https://bit.ly/3KcledS to learn more about graduate programs in political management.

30/05/2026

What's Big Tech been up to in the 2026 California governor's race? Thad Kousser breaks it down.

Third of six highlights from GSPM's Blue State, High Stakes discussion moderated by Lesley Lopez, Director, Graduate Program for Public Relations and Communications, with panelists Thad Kousser, Professor of Political Science at UC San Diego, Christian Grose, Professor of Political Science & Public Policy at USC, and Matthew Klink, award-winning political consultant and partner at California Strategies.

Want to be in the conversations shaping the political discourse of today? Visit https://bit.ly/3KcledS to learn more about graduate programs in political management.

29/05/2026

What's the process for counting and verifying the votes in the upcoming 2026 California Governor's race? GSPM Panelists break it down.

Second of six highlights from GSPM's Blue State, High Stakes discussion moderated by Lesley Lopez, Director, Graduate Program for Public Relations and Communications, with panelists Thad Kousser, Professor of Political Science at UC San Diego, Christian Grose, Professor of Political Science & Public Policy at USC, and Matthew Klink, award-winning political consultant and partner at California Strategies.

Want to be in the conversations shaping the political discourse of today? Visit https://bit.ly/3KcledS to learn more about graduate programs in political management.

What does a reconstructed Venezuela look like, and who builds it?On June 4, the Americas Forward Forum brings that quest...
29/05/2026

What does a reconstructed Venezuela look like, and who builds it?

On June 4, the Americas Forward Forum brings that question to Washington with Venezuela 2040: A Vision for Bilateral Reconstruction, a public panel examining the long road ahead for U.S.–Venezuela relations, private-sector investment, and the role of the diaspora in shaping what comes next.

Don't miss GSPM's Executive Director Debbie Mucarsal Powell, along with international experts, providing context and analysis to this complex and evolving situation.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Jack Morton Auditorium, George Washington University

Free and open to the public.
Register at https://bit.ly/4eZcZ2c

This event is a partnership with Americas Forward Forum and Foreign Policy Magazine

29/05/2026

Matt Klink, award-winning political consultant and partner at California Strategies, gives a breakdown of who's who in the pivotal California race for governor.

First of six highlights from GSPM's Blue State, High Stakes discussion moderated by Lesley Lopez, Director, Graduate Program for Public Relations and Communications, and panelists Thad Kousser, Professor of Political Science at UC San Diego, and Christian Grose, Professor of Political Science & Public Policy at USC, joining Klink.

Want to be in the conversations shaping the political discourse of today? Visit https://bit.ly/3KcledS to learn more about graduate programs in political management.

💥 It’s almost time! Join GSPM today for a live discussion on California’s pivotal 2026 governor’s race and what it could...
27/05/2026

💥 It’s almost time! Join GSPM today for a live discussion on California’s pivotal 2026 governor’s race and what it could mean for the future of U.S. politics.

With national attention already focused on this high-stakes election, our panel will examine the political dynamics, voter trends, and broader implications that could shape the future of Democratic leadership and influence political strategy nationwide.

Hear expert insights from:
• Lesley Lopez
• Thad Kousser
• Christian Grose
• Matt Klink

⏰ Today | 12–1 PM ET
▶️ Live Online via Zoom

🎟 Don’t wait — register now: https://bit.ly/4f37yPS

Tomorrow: Join GSPM for a LIVE discussion on California’s high-stakes 2026 governor’s race.As the candidate field contin...
26/05/2026

Tomorrow: Join GSPM for a LIVE discussion on California’s high-stakes 2026 governor’s race.

As the candidate field continues to take shape, political observers across the country are watching closely to see what this election could signal for the future of U.S. politics.

The discussion will be moderated by Lesley Lopez, Director of GSPM’s Public Relations and Communications Program and Maryland State Delegate, and will feature Thad Kousser, Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean of Graduate Education at UC San Diego; Christian Grose, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at USC and Academic Director of the USC Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy; and Matt Klink, award-winning political consultant, political commentator, and GSPM alumnus.

🗓 Wednesday, May 27
⏰ 12 pm-1 pm ET
▶️ Live Online via Zoom

🎟 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blue-state-high-stakes-californias-pivotal-2026-governors-race-tickets-1989059148457?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

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