Whose Democracy? is a two-year SWIPE series exploring how inequality shapes democratic participation, representation, and power. Across four events through 2028, visiting scholars, the U-M community, and the broader public will come together for panels and open discussion about who participates in democracy and who has the power to shape it.

Who Runs?
Candidacy & Class
What shapes who runs for office, who becomes a viable candidate, and how does class influence who ultimately governs?

Lunch served from 11:45 a.m. with RSVP
Room 1430, ISR Thompson Building

Panelists: Noam Lupu, Vanderbilt University; Nick Carnes, Duke University
Moderator: Roberto F. Carlos, U-M Political Science

Free and open to all.