We’ve offered an elections class every two years since 2010, and each term seems more unusual than the last. We’ll focus on the most interesting and competitive congressional and gubernatorial races around the country. What are the issues, and who are the candidates getting attention? What and who should be getting attention? What are political ads emphasizing? Where do states stand with election process issues? Those who’ve participated in previous election study groups know that they are always more interesting – and more fun – than even the conveners expect.

Conveners: Elizabeth Bass and Carol Zar are self-described political junkies and experienced LLI conveners. This will be the tenth election year in which they have led this group.

The NIU Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), established in 2000, is a member-directed group of individuals primarily age 50 plus who enjoy learning in informal, flexible, non-competitive groups and like connecting with peers who share their interests. No grades, no tests – just Learning for the Fun of It.