Political Analytics News

Data in Action: Inside the Fall 2025 Political Analytics Capstone

Five student projects showcase how data analysis geared at answering the right questions creates opportunities and impact for political strategists.

Learning Politics Through Data: A D.C. Trip Experience

Student perspectives and takeaways from the M.S. in Political Analytics program’s trip to Washington, D.C.

Data-Driven D.C. Panel Presented by the M.S. in Political Analytics Program

Sara Fagen of Tunnl and Andrew Markoff of Three Point Media share what skills matter most in an analytics-driven world, how political media has evolved in just five years, and more. (Capitol CNCT)

How Zohran Mamdani, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Aftyn Behn Have Blazed a New Path

To succeed in 2026, candidates must stop renting voter attention and instead build authentic, direct audiences that pay lifelong dividends, writes Political Analytics program advisor Doug Usher. (PRWeek)

Are There Moral Victories in Politics? Analytics Says … Maybe?

Political Analytics program advisor Doug Usher on why analytics is treating Democrat Aftyn Behn’s defeat as a warning sign for the GOP in 2026.

The New Rules of Winning: What the 2025 Election Taught Us About Data, Messaging, and Populist Momentum

At a recent Columbia SPS Political Analytics event, top strategists unpacked the forces reshaping voter behavior—and the analytical strategies driving decisive victories.

The 2025 Elections Are Coming—and the Numbers Could Have a Lasting Impact

What happens in this year’s state races won’t stay local, writes Political Analytics program advisor Doug Usher.

Where a Degree in Political Analytics Can Take You

Learn how a master’s in Political Analytics opens doors to high-impact careers in politics, advocacy, and public affairs.

What I Wish I Knew: Saxon Stahl from Political Analytics

Watch: Saxon Stahl ('25SPS, Political Analytics) speaks about the importance of working together as scholars to lead to better outcomes. (YouTube)

Political Analytics Conference Showcases Data’s Expanding Role in U.S. Elections

The annual event engaged key experts on the most significant issues facing politics right now and enabled SPS students to connect with experts in the field.

New Course Presentation: Campaign Finance & Fundraising Analytics

Watch: Michael Schwam-Baird, associate professor of professional practice in M.S. in Political Analytics (POAN) program, present his course. (YouTube)

Building the Foundation for a Data-Driven Career in Politics

Political Analytics student Taylor Cook shares how the Columbia SPS program has empowered her with the skills and experiences to make “a lasting impact in the world of politics.”