ADVISORY John Chamberlin, a professor of political science and public policy, is an expert on the reform of legislative redistricting, political representation and multi-candidate elections. He can be reached at (734) 763-0689 or (734) 717-7921. Elisabeth R. Gerber, professor of the Ford School of Public Policy and director of the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP), is an expert on the policy consequences of electoral laws and other political institutions. Her current research involves a major study of the politics of land use and the dynamics of local ballot initiatives. She can be reached at (734) 647-4004. Mark Guerrieri, political science professor at U-M Dearborn, is an authority on negative campaigning and negative advertising. He can be reached in his office, (313) 593-5164. Vincent L. Hutchings, assistant professor of political science and faculty associate, Center for Political Studies, is an expert on public opinion and voting behavior, African American politics and Congressional elections. His current research focuses on how citizens monitor their legislator’s voting behavior and on ways that campaign communications “prime” various group identities and subsequently affect candidate evaluations. He can be reached in his office, (734) 764-6591. Arthur Lupia, political science professor and senior research scientist, Center for Political Studies, is an expert on voting and elections, civic competence, parliamentary governance and the role of the media and the Internet in politics. He can be reached at (734) 647-7549. Michael Traugott, professor of communication studies and senior research scientist, Center for Political Studies, is an authority on political communication, public opinion, media polling and campaign surveys. Among the books he’s written include “The Press, the Polls and Democracy” and “The Voter’s Guide to Election Polls.” He can be reached at (734) 763-4702 or (734) 764-0420.