Elizabeth Bergman, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Political Science
Political Science
E-mail: elizabeth.bergman@csueastbay.edu
Phone: 510-885-3860
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Expertise
California politics; especially the state budget, water policy, education funding and policy, Voters (demographics), voting behavior (turnout) and public opinion/polls, Elections; administration and processes both statewide and nationally (Voter ID, long lines, voting by mail, poll worker recruitment), Urban politics; especially relating to sub-city governments (special districts, e.g. school districts), Practical politics, "how to" of campaigns and how candidates get elected, Lobbying and political reform, re: money and influence in politics and elections
In The News
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Senator Feinstein Has No Plans To Resign
Professor Elizabeth Bergman shares her thought's on Feinstein's long absence from senate.
May 5, 2023
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More Than $7.7 Million Spent in East Bay State Senate Race (East Bay Times)
Professor Elizabeth Bergman shares her thoughts on the Senate race spending.
November 3, 2022
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Mayors Libby Schaaf and London Breed Have Picked a Candidate in the Oakland Mayor’s Race (SF Chronicle)
Professor Elizabeth Bergman says endorsements are key in races with unfamiliar candidates.
September 21, 2022